Antiseptic mouthwash
cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorobutanol, eugenol
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ALODONT: solution for mouthwash ; 200 ml bottle with 15 ml measuring cup.
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ALODONT: solution for mouthwash ; 500 ml bottle with 15 ml measuring cup.
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Tonipharm Laboratory
| p 100 g |
| Ceylpyridinium chloride | 5 mg |
| chlorobutanol | 50 mg |
| eugenol | 4 mg |
| Mint, essential oil | + |
| Castor oil | + |
| Alcohol | 21 ° |
This
mouthwash solution contains
antiseptic substances.
It is used in the
treatment of infections of the mouth or after an operation of the teeth or the gums.
This medication should not be used in children less than 7 years of age.
This medicinal product contains
terpenes (essential oils of mint in excipients) which, if the
dosage is exceeded, can cause serious adverse effects: adhere to recommended doses, especially in children or in cases of
epilepsy .
Prolonged use of local antiseptic treatments (
gargle ,
mouthwash , lozenge) is undesirable; it can alter the natural microbial balance of the throat.
If there is no improvement after 5 days, consult a doctor if you develop a fever.
It is generally unnecessary to combine different
antiseptics . These can be contained in many products available in self-medication: tablet,
mouthwash and nasal solution; Consult your pharmacist.
The effect of this medication during pregnancy or lactation is not well known. The assessment of the possible risk associated with its use is individual: ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
The solution is used pure in adults and diluted in half in children.
It should be kept for a minute in the mouth before being spit out. It should not be swallowed.
Usual dosage:
- Adult: 1 mouthwash with the contents of the cup, 3 times a day.
- Children over 7 years: 1 mouthwash with a measuring cup filled half solution and supplemented with water, 3 times a day.
It is generally advised not to eat or drink immediately after a
mouthwash , in order to allow the active substances to act.
Some dentists and stomatologists recommend that mouthwashing should not be performed within hours of tooth extraction to avoid bleeding the wound.
Very rarely: irritation of the mouth,
allergic reaction .
Due to the presence of
terpenes (essential oil of mint) and in case of exceeding the usual
dosage : risk of
convulsions in the child and agitation and confusion in the elderly.
antiseptic
A substance that locally destroys bacteria, reducing their numbers and preventing their proliferation. Some antiseptics are also active on microscopic fungi and viruses.
mouthwash
A local treatment method which consists in leaving on the contact of lesions of the mouth or the gums a medicine pure or diluted in cold or lukewarm water.
mouthwash
Medication that acts by contact on the throat and internal walls of the mouth. It is administered by spraying or brushing.
convulsions
Involuntary contractions limited to a few muscles or generalized to the whole body. They are due to excessive pain or stimulation of the brain: fever, poisoning, lack of oxygen, brain damage. Convulsions may be due to an epileptic seizure or high fever in young children.
epilepsy
A chronic seizure disorder associated with abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. Its manifestations, varying in intensity, range from the sudden drop in attention (absences, or small evil) to loss of consciousness accompanied by abnormal muscle movements (convulsions, or great evil). Partial epilepsy, as its name implies, does not concern the whole body: the jerky movements only touch one or more muscle groups.
gargle
A method of local treatment which aims to leave in contact with the throat a drug pure or diluted in cold or lukewarm water. The head is tilted backwards, a continuous exhalation preventing the liquid from descending into the lungs. The solution used must not be swallowed.
dosages
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.
allergic reaction
Reaction due to hypersensitivity of the organism to a drug. Allergic reactions can take a wide variety of aspects: urticaria, angioedema, eczema, eruption of pimples resembling measles, etc. Anaphylactic shock is a generalized allergic reaction that causes discomfort due to a sudden drop in blood pressure.
terpenes
A general term for aromatic substances of vegetable origin. These are traditionally used for their respiratory properties (stimulating, expectorant, antiseptic) and their revulsive power when applied to the skin. The most used are camphor, menthol, eucalyptol, essential oils of mint, turpentine, niaouli, pine, anise, etc.
Some terpenes, and especially camphor, have been responsible for convulsions, respiratory pauses in the infant, in case of overdose. They can also cause behavioral problems in the elderly. These products should be used with caution at the extreme ages of life.
treatment
Treatment that complements the action of a specific treatment, but generally does not achieve healing on its own.
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