What is Arestin used for?
What is Arestin used for?
This medication is used to treat adult gum disease (periodontitis). Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. This medication is a powder that your dental professional places into infected tooth pockets.
Is Arestin a tetracycline?
ARESTIN contains minocycline, an antibiotic in the tetracycline class. Tetracyclines should not be used by pregnant or nursing women or by children. The use of tetracyclines during development may result in permanent discoloration of the teeth.
What type of medication is Arestin?
Arestin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Periodontitis. Arestin may be used alone or with other medications. Arestin belongs to a class of drugs called Antimicrobials, Dental.
Is saltwater good for gum disease?
Salt water treatment for gingivitis The results of a 2016 study showed that using a salt water rinse can be very beneficial in healing gums inflamed by gingivitis. Salt is a natural disinfectant that helps your body to heal itself. Salt water may also: soothe inflamed gums.
Can you brush your teeth after Arestin treatment?
How do I get the best results from my treatment with Arestin®? Avoid touching the treated areas. Wait 12 hours after your treatment before brushing teeth. Wait 10 days before using floss, toothpicks, or other devices designed to clean between the treated teeth.
How is Arestin used to treat periodontal disease?
ARESTIN takes your periodontal treatment to an even deeper level ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1 mg is an antibiotic a dental professional places directly into infected gum pockets after a scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure.
Where can I get more information about Arestin?
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Click here for full Prescribing Information. You are leaving the ARESTIN Consumer website. You are now going to be transferred to the Healthcare Providers portal. You are leaving the ARESTIN website. Thank you for visiting the ARESTIN website.
What can I use as an alternative to Arestin?
Arestin is dental antibiotic in microsphere form that is administered directly to the periodontal pocket. A minocycline 2% gel compounded by a pharmacy can be used as an alternative.
How old do you have to be to take Arestin?
Most of the time, Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride periodontal microspheres) is not for use in children younger than 8 years old. However, there may be times when these children may need to take Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride periodontal microspheres). Talk with the doctor.