Doxycycline (Subgingival Route)
Name: Doxycycline (Subgingival Route)
- Doxycycline Subgingival Route brand name
- Doxycycline Subgingival Route dosage
- Doxycycline Subgingival Route dosage forms
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US Brand Name
- Atridox
Descriptions
Doxycycline is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Doxycycline 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. Doxycycline is placed in deep gum pockets next to your teeth in order to reduce the depth of the pockets.
This medicine will be applied by your dentist or other oral health care professional.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Kit
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | D | Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk. |
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Candidiasis (yeast infection) of the mouth, or history of—Use with caution. May make this condition worse.
- Conditions with severe periodontal defects or
- Dental implants or
- Weak immune system (caused by diabetes, HIV infection, or patients receiving cancer or radiation treatments)—Atridox® has not been tested and evaluated in patients with these conditions.