Dentol 7.5% gum gel 75 mg/g tube 15 g

Dentol

Pharmacological action:

Benzocaine, which is the active ingredient of Dentol, is a local anesthetic. It blocks the conduction of nerve impulses, reduces the permeability of cell membranes to sodium ions, thereby providing complete anesthesia of the skin and mucous membranes.
The action of Dentol begins 1 minute after application of the drug, the duration of action is 20 minutes. The absorbed drug is subjected to rapid hydrolytic cleavage by blood plasma cholinesterase and to a lesser extent by liver cholinesterase to metabolites containing para-aminobenzoic acid. The route of excretion is through the kidneys, mainly in the form of metabolites.

Indications for use:

Dentol 7.5%

• For rapid relief of pain in children from 4 months of age during teething.
• As a temporary fast-acting method of relieving toothache in children.
• As an anesthetic in the treatment of teeth, minor injuries to the inner lining of the oral cavity.
• In the complex therapy of aphthous stomatitis.

Dentol 10%

• For rapid relief of toothache in adults and children over 6 years of age.
• Temporary method of pain relief for sore gums, minor injuries to the inner lining of the oral cavity.
• Analgesic for short-term dental procedures.

Method of application:

Before using Dentol, wash your hands, open the cap, cut off the sealed tip of the tube and apply a small amount of gel to the gums in the area of ​​teething. For toothache, apply the gel around the affected tooth. The procedure can be done 3-4 times a day. It is not recommended to use for more than 7 days in a row.

Side effects:

Preparations whose active ingredient is benzocaine (2-10%) are usually well tolerated. They are non-toxic and do not have an irritating effect. Side effects may be associated with exceeding the recommended dose or with individual intolerance to the drug. If itching, swelling, hyperemia appear at the site of gel application, Dentol should be discontinued.

Contraindications:

• Infectious process at the site of drug application.
• Presence of multiple injured areas on the mucous membrane.
• Hypersensitivity to benzocaine.

Pregnancy:

Can be used with caution.

Interaction with other drugs:

Dentol should not be used together with sulfonamide drugs and cholinesterase inhibitors.

Overdose:

If the dosage regimen is followed, overdose is impossible. If there are multiple lesions of the mucous membrane in the oral cavity or if the recommended dose is significantly exceeded, the drug adsorption may increase and its concentration in the blood serum may increase. In this case, edema, hyperemia and itching may appear at the site of application of Dentol. In rare cases, stimulation or depression of the CNS, depression of the cardiovascular system and the occurrence of methemoglobinemia are possible. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to rinse the oral cavity with a warm soda solution and then consult a doctor.

Release form:

Dental gel 7.5% and 10%, 15 g each in tubes.

Storage conditions:

Storage temperature 15-30 degrees Celsius. Shelf life – 4 years.

Composition:

Dentol 7.5%:

1 g of gel contains 75 mg of benzocaine.
Excipients: glycerin, polyethylene glycol 75, polyethylene glycol 8, sodium saccharin, ascorbic acid, cherry flavor, water, red dye.

Dentol 10%:

1 g of gel contains 100 mg of benzocaine.
Excipients: glycerin, polyethylene glycol 75, polyethylene glycol 8, sodium saccharin, ascorbic acid, cherry flavor, water.