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Dentogel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Liquid, Gel. Dentogel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dentogel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Dentogel include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dentogel as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Dentogel are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Dentogel has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dentogel related warnings talks about Dentogel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer must refrain from the use of Dentogel since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Dentogel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Dentogel may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Dentogel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dentogel is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Dentogel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Dentogel.
Is the use of Dentogel safe during breastfeeding?
Dentogel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dentogel on the Kidneys?
Dentogel rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dentogel on the Liver?
Dentogel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Dentogel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dentogel on the heart have been reported.
Dentogel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dentogel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dentogel habit forming or addictive?
Dentogel is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Dentogel
Some foods when eaten with Dentogel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dentogel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dentogel with alcohol will be.
Yes, Dentogel is safe to use if taken as per doctor's recommendation. However, some side effects are an encounter at therapeutic doses such as throat or tongue swelling, itching, and wheezing or coughing. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Dentogel is not safe for babies. It is not recommended to use in babies because it can cause Reye’s syndrome (causes swelling in the brain and liver damage).
Dentogel is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Dentogel contains choline salicylate which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It gives a soothing effect to the sore area in the mouth and relief from inflammation.
Dentogel is a brand name for choline salicylate and it is available in the form of mouthwash, gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug called anti-inflammatory agent and pain reliever. It is mainly used to provide relief from symptoms such as pain and inflammation in mouth ulcer, cold sores, and denture sores.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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