Alodont Mouthwash Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions

Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Stomatology
active ingredients: Cetylpyridinium chloride , Chlorobutanol hemihydrate , Eugenol

Important to know about Alodont Mouthwash ?

• This medicine is a mouthwash.
• It is recommended in local adjunctive treatment of infections of the mouth or in care after surgery of the oral cavity.

Alodont Mouthwash indication and Uses

• Adjunctive local treatment of infections of the oral cavity and postoperative care in stomatology.

Alodont Mouthwash Dosage

RESERVED FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 7 YEARS

• Local use in mouthwashes.
• Do not swallow.
• In adults: 3 mouthwashes a day with pure product, keep the product one minute in the mouth.
• In children 7 to 12 years: 3 mouthwashes a day with 50% diluted product with water.

Contraindications

How it works?

Pharmacotherapeutic class:

STOMATOLOGY / LOCAL TREATMENT WITH ANTISEPTIC VIEW

( A: digestive tract and metabolism )

This medicine contains terpene derivatives that can lower the epileptogenic threshold.

Alodont Side Effects

Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and in case of non-compliance with the recommended doses:

• · Risk of seizures in children,
• · Possibility of agitation and confusion in the elderly.

Very rare: ≤ 0.01%

Gastrointestinal disorders: Irritation of the mouth

Immune system disorders: Systemic allergic reaction

Alodont Mouthwash Interactions

The simultaneous or successive use of other antiseptics is to be avoided given the possible interference (antagonism, inactivation …).

Warnings and Precautions

Special warnings

• The indication does not justify prolonged treatment especially as it could expose to an imbalance of the normal microbial flora of the oral cavity with a risk of bacterial or fungal diffusion.
• This proprietary medicinal product contains terpene derivatives that may cause excessive convulsive neurological events in infants and children. Respect the recommended dosages and duration of treatment.
• This medicine contains castor oil and may cause skin reactions (eg eczema).

Precautions for use

• If symptoms persist for more than 5 days and / or associated fever, the action to be taken should be re-evaluated.
• In case of a history of epilepsy, take into account the presence of terpene derivatives.

Drive and use machines

Not applicable.

PREGNANCY / BREAST FEEDING / FERTILITY

In case of breastfeeding, it is best not to use this medicine because:

• · The absence of kinetic data on the passage of terpene derivatives in milk,
• · And their potential neurological toxicity in infants.

What happens if I overdose from Alodont ?

• Overdose is not expected under normal conditions of use. Some components of this medicine (essential oils) can cause excessive doses, neurological accidents to convulsions in children.
• In case of old or recent epilepsy, seek the advice of your doctor.

What is  Forms and Composition?

COMPOSITION

Active substances

Cetylpyridinium chloride: 5.0000 mg

Chlorobutanol hemihydrate: 50,0000 mg

Eugenol: 4.0000 mg

For 100 g of solution.

Alcoholic title: 21% v / v.

Other components

Alcohol, hydrogenated and polyoxyethylenated castor oil 25, sodium hydroxide, citric acid monohydrate, peppermint essential oil, sodium saccharin, patent blue V (E131), purified water.

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Special warnings:

• For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.

Side effects:

• It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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