DRY SOCKET- guaiacol and eugenol paste

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

GUAIACOL (UNII: 6JKA7MAH9C) (GUAIACOL - UNII:6JKA7MAH9C), EUGENOL (UNII: 3T8H1794QW) (EUGENOL - UNII:3T8H1794QW)

Available from:

Dentsply LLC, Professional Division, trading as "Sultan Healthcare"

INN (International Name):

GUAIACOL

Composition:

GUAIACOL 0.0416 g in 1 g

Administration route:

DENTAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with post-extraction alveolar osteitis ("dry socket syndrome"). This product should not be used with individuals with known sensitivities to guaicol or eugenol. This product should not be used with individuals who are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant without a prior physician consultation.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

DRY SOCKET- GUAIACOL AND EUGENOL PASTE
DENTSPLY LLC, PROFESSIONAL DIVISION, TRADING AS "SULTAN HEALTHCARE"
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this_
_labeling has not been approved by FDA. For further information about
unapproved_
_drugs, click here._
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DRY SOCKET PASTE
_DIRECTIONS FOR USE_
REF 10404 – Dry Socket Paste – 1oz/28g
NPN Number: 02038641
FOR DENTAL USE ONLY.
1. DESCRIPTION
Dry Socket Paste is formulated relieve the symptoms of alveolar
osteitis ("dry socket
syndrome"). Dry Socket Paste contains 4% guaicol and 4% eugenol in a
petrolatum
base.
2. INDICATIONS
Indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with post-extraction
alveolar osteitis
("dry socket syndrome").
3. CONTRAINDICATIONS
This product should not be used with individuals with known
sensitivities to guaicol or
eugenol. This product should not be used with individuals who are
pregnant or
suspected to be pregnant without a prior physician consultation.
4. PRECAUTIONS
For professional dental use only. Use only as directed. Not for
unsupervised home use.
5. WARNINGS
Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children. For professional dental
use only.
6. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
1. Establish a diagnosis of alveolar osteitis; typically characterized
as a constant dull or
throbbing ache, exacerbated by touch, approximately 2 days post
extraction. The
socket will have no clot present and will usually be packed with food
debris.
2. Thoroughly rinse and de-bride the socket.
3. Introduce Dry Socket Paste into the socket using a flat-bladed
instrument or a
disposable syringe.
4. Tamp down the Dry Socket Paste, ensuring coverage of all exposed
bone.
5. Do not cover the Dry Socket Paste.
6. Dry Socket Paste will remain in the extraction socket 3 to 5 days
and will gradually
wash out as the socket heals – there is no need for a separate visit
to remove the
product.
7. STORAGE
Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
Sultan Healthcare
1301 Smile Way • York, PA 17404-0807 • USA