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Aluminum Chloride (Dental)
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Contraindications
Warnings/Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Mechanism of Action
Dietary Considerations
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(a LOO mi num KLOR ide)

U.S. Brand Names
Gingi-Aid® Gingival Retraction Cord; Gingi-Aid® Solution; Hemodent® Gingival Retraction Cord

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Astringent


Use

Dental: Hemostatic; gingival retraction

Medical: Hemostatic


Contraindications

No data reported


Warnings/Precautions

Since large amounts of astringents may cause tissue irritation and possible damage, only small amounts should be applied


Adverse Reactions

No data reported


Drug Interactions

No data reported


Mechanism of Action

Precipitates tissue and blood proteins causing a mechanical obstruction to hemorrhage from injured blood vessels


Dietary Considerations

No data reported


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

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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