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In the U.S.--
+ Not commercially available in Canada.
Tetracycline periodontal fibers (tet-ra-SYE-kleen pare-ee-o-DON-tal FI-bers) are used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Tetracycline works by keeping the number of bacteria from growing. Lowering the amount of bacteria helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in your mouth, and the amount of bleeding around the teeth. Tetracycline fibers are placed in the inflamed mouth areas by your dentist after he or she has thoroughly cleaned your teeth.
Tetracycline periodontal fibers are available only from your dentist, in the following dosage form:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your dentist will make. For tetracycline periodontal fibers, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your dentist if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tetracycline or any other tetracycline medicine (such as doxycycline, demeclocycline, oxytetracycline, or minocycline). Also tell your dentist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy--Studies on the effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding--It is not known whether the tetracycline from tetracycline periodontal fibers passes into the breast milk.
Children--Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use
of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups. When tetracycline periodontal
fibers are in place in your mouth,
try to avoid any actions
that may knock the fibers loose
. For example:
Proper Use of This Medicine
Dosing--The amount of tetracycline periodontal fibers
that will be put in your gums will be determined by your dentist. The number
of teeth that need treatment and the depth of the pockets in your gums will
determine the amount of fiber that is used. Check with
your dentist right away if the fibers become loose or fall out before your
next dental visit. Check with your dentist right away if you have pain or swelling or other
problems in the treated areas. It is very important that your dentist check your progress and remove the
tetracycline periodontal fibers after ten days. Do not miss any dental appointments. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention. Check with your dentist immediately if any of the following
side effects occur
: Rare Gum redness, swelling, and pain in the areas of treatment; tongue pain and redness Other side effects may occur that usually do
not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your dentist if
any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: More common Discomfort in the area where the fibers have been placed; redness in the area where the fibers were removed Rare Sore throat; staining of the tongue; white patches on tongue or in mouth Other side effects not listed above
may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with
your dentist.
Developed: 12/15/94
Precautions While Using This Medicine
Side Effects of This Medicine
Revised: 06/11/99
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