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Phytodent
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Phytodent belongs to the category of drugs prescribed for local dental use. The drug has anesthetic, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect, and at the same time is well absorbed inside the periodontium and oral mucosa.
The drug helps to speed up the healing processes of various injuries of the oral mucosa, and in addition, it weakens the severity of developing pain and reduces edema in the mucous membrane. [1]
Indications Phytodent
It is used for the local elimination of inflammation in the area of the oral mucosa:
- catarrhal stomatitis ;
- aphthous form of stomatitis (recurrent type of chronic nature);
- localized form of periodontitis (in active or chronic phase) of the 1st degree;
- catarrhal form of gingivitis.
In the form of rinsing, it is prescribed in the case of infectious inflammation in the mucous membranes of the larynx and pharynx.
Release form
The drug is released in the form of a tincture - inside cans or bottles with a capacity of 0.1 liters. Inside the box - 1 such jar or bottle.
Pharmacodynamics
Flavonoids and tannins, which are contained in the composition of drugs, have a hemostatic, wound healing and restorative effect. The analgesic effect is provided by the presence of physiologically active components from the composition of Sophora with chamomile and celandine.
Phytodent has good absorption inside the oral mucosa and periodontium. The drug effect is observed by the 3rd-7th day of therapy (taking into account the nature of the pathology).
Dosing and administration
The medication must be diluted with water in different proportions (1k1 or 1k2 (drug / water ratio) or 1 teaspoon of the substance per ¼ glass of water, taking into account personal tolerance) and used for rinsing, irrigation and rinsing procedures (3-5 times a day; the procedure lasts 5 minutes), and in addition, for oral baths (3-5 times per day; the procedure lasts 2-3 minutes).
Therapy of periodontal diseases is carried out through the introduction of drugs into the interdental space and gingival pockets - for this, turundas are used, previously soaked in a solution of the drug (the medicine must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1). The procedure should be carried out 1-2 times a day - for 15-20 minutes.
Applications are also performed using Fitodent's liquid diluted in water (1k1) - 2-3 times a day; procedures last 15-20 minutes.
The duration of the therapeutic cycle is selected by the doctor, taking into account the nature of the disease. It often lasts 12-14 days.
- Application for children
The medication is prohibited from prescribing to persons under 12 years of age.
Use Phytodent during pregnancy
The medicine is allowed to be used for HB or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to use with severe intolerance to the elements of the drug.
Side effects Phytodent
In the case of severe sensitivity to the elements of drugs, there may be signs of allergy, including redness, epidermal itching, Quincke's edema and rashes.
Overdose
Using an undiluted solution may cause a burning sensation.
Interactions with other drugs
The drug potentiates the therapeutic effect of analgesic and anti-inflammatory substances.
Storage conditions
Phytodent should be kept out of the reach of small children. Temperature indicators - no more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
Phytodent can be used for 24 months from the date of manufacture of the therapeutic product.
Analogs
The analogs of the drug are the substances Kamident, Sage and Parapast with Oak bark, and in addition, Anginophyte, Tantum and Salvin with Fitosept.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Phytodent" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.