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active substances: metronidazole benzoate, chlorhexidine gluconate;
1 g of gel contains metronidazole benzoate in terms of metronidazole – 10 mg, chlorhexidine gluconate solution 20% in terms of chlorhexidine digluconate – 0.5 mg;
auxiliary substances: carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium saccharin, disodium edetate (Trilon B), trometamol, lemon oil, purified water.
Medicinal form. Gel for gums.
The main physical and chemical properties: a white or almost white gel with a specific smell.
Indication.
For the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the periodontium and oral mucosa:
• catarrhal hypertrophic gingivitis, acute and chronic course;
• acute ulcerative-necrotic gingivitis (Vincent’s gingivitis);
• generalized periodontitis, chronic and acute course;
• trauma to the mucous membrane of the oral cavity caused by dentures;
• alveolitis (inflammation of the socket after tooth extraction)
For the prevention of exacerbations of chronic gingivitis and periodontitis.
Contraindication.
Hypersensitivity to metronidazole, chlorhexidine, as well as nitroimidazole derivatives and any components included in the medicinal product.
Contraindicated in patients with confirmed blood dyscrasia or history of blood dyscrasia.
Contraindicated in patients with diseases of the peripheral and central nervous system.
Method of application and dosage.
Topical, for dental use only!
Use the drug after consultation with a dentist.
For adults with inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), Metroviol Denta gel should be applied to the gums with finger massage or a cotton swab 2 times a day. After applying the gel, do not rinse your mouth, drink or eat for 30 minutes. The average duration of treatment is 7-10 days.
With periodontitis: after removing dental deposits, periodontal pockets should be treated with Metroviol Denta gel, and the gel should also be applied to the gums. The duration of the application is 30 minutes. The number of procedures depends on the severity of the disease. In the future, the patient applies the gel independently. Metroviol Denta should be applied to the gum area 2 times a day for 7-10 days.
To prevent exacerbations of chronic gingivitis and periodontitis, Metroviol Denta gel is applied to the gums 2 times a day for 7-10 days. Preventive treatment courses should be carried out 2-3 times a year.
For the treatment of post-extraction alveolitis, treat the socket with Metroviol Denta gel after tooth extraction, and then the patient applies the gel independently 2-3 times a day for 7-10 days.
To prevent exacerbation of chronic gingivitis and periodontitis, Metroviol Denta gel should be applied 2 times a day to the affected areas for 7-10 days. Conduct preventive courses 2-3 times a year.
To prevent exacerbations of chronic gingivitis and periodontitis, with bleeding gums and bad breath in the evening after hygienic brushing, Metroviol Denta gel should be rubbed into the area of the gums with finger massage or a cotton swab for 2-3 minutes, spit after rubbing, do not rinse the mouth.
In order to prevent exacerbations in patients with catarrhal gingivitis and mild generalized periodontitis, in the morning and in the evening, after hygienic brushing of the teeth with the help of finger massage or a cotton swab, Metroviol Denta gel should be rubbed for 2-3 minutes, after the procedure, one should refrain from rinsing the mouth and drinking liquids for one hour Preventive treatment courses lasting 2 weeks should be carried out 2-3 times a year.
Children.
It is not recommended to prescribe the medicine to children (under 18 years).
Overdose.
There are no known cases of Metroviol Denta gel overdose with local application.
Accidental or intentional ingestion of a large amount of gel can lead to exacerbation of adverse reactions that were initially caused by metronidazole (chlorhexidine is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract). These reactions include nausea, vomiting, dizziness. In more serious cases, paresthesia and convulsions may occur. High doses and long-term systemic treatment with metronidazole are associated with the development of leukopenia, neutropenia, increased risk of peripheral neuropathy and toxicity of the central nervous system. To treat an overdose, it is necessary to wash the stomach and, if necessary, carry out symptomatic therapy.
Expiration date. 3 years.
Do not use the medicine after the expiration date indicated on the package.
Storage conditions. Store in the original packaging at a temperature not higher than 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Packaging. 20 g in aluminum or laminate tubes in a pack or without a pack.
Leave category. Without a prescription.
Manufacturer. PJSC Pharmaceutical factory “Viola”.