| U.S. Brand Names |
| Gingi-Aid® Gingival Retraction Cord; Gingi-Aid® Solution; Hemodent® Gingival Retraction Cord |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Astringent |
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| Use |
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Dental: Hemostatic; gingival retraction Medical: Hemostatic |
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| Contraindications |
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No data reported |
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| Warnings/Precautions |
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Since large amounts of astringents may cause tissue irritation and possible damage, only small amounts should be applied |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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No data reported |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Precipitates tissue and blood proteins causing a mechanical obstruction to hemorrhage from injured blood vessels |
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| Dietary Considerations |
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No data reported |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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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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