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Pronunciation |
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(a
LOO mi num KLOR
ide) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Gingi-Aid® Gingival Retraction Cord;
Gingi-Aid® Solution; Hemodent® Gingival Retraction
Cord |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Astringent |
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Use |
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Dental: Hemostatic; gingival retraction
Medical: Hemostatic |
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Contraindications |
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No data reported |
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Warnings/Precautions |
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Since large amounts of astringents may cause tissue irritation and possible
damage, only small amounts should be applied |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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No data reported |
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Drug
Interactions |
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No data reported |
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Mechanism of
Action |
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Precipitates tissue and blood proteins causing a mechanical obstruction to
hemorrhage from injured blood vessels |
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Dietary
Considerations |
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No data reported |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Dosage Forms |
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Retraction cord impregnated with aqueous solution of aluminum chloride
containing 1.0 mg or 2.0 mg/inch in lengths of 72 inches
Retraction cord impregnated with an aqueous 10% solution of aluminum chloride
and dried, containing 0.9 mg/inch or 1.8 mg/inch in lengths of 84 inches
Aqueous solution, 10 g aluminum chloride/100 mL water packaged in 15 and 30
mL bottles |
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