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Aluminum Chloride


Pronunciation

 (a LOO mi num KLOR ide)


U.S. Brand Names

 Gingi-Aid® Gingival Retraction Cord; Gingi-Aid® Solution; Hemodent® Gingival Retraction Cord


Generic Available

 Yes


Use

 Hemostatic


Use - Dental

 Hemostatic; gingival retraction; to control bleeding created during a dental procedure


Contraindications

 No data reported


Warnings/Precautions

 Since large amounts of astringents may cause tissue irritation and possible damage, only small amounts should be applied


Adverse Reactions

 No data reported


Drug Interactions

 No data reported


Mechanism of Action

 Precipitates tissue and blood proteins causing a mechanical obstruction to hemorrhage from injured blood vessels


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

 No significant effects or complications reported


Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

 No information available to require special precautions


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

 None reported


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

 None reported


Dosage Forms

Retraction cord [impregnated with aqueous solution]: 1 mg/inch (72 inches); 2 mg/inch (72 inches)

Retraction cord [impregnated with aqueous 10% solution and dried]: 0.9 mg/inch (84 inches); 1.8 mg/inch (84 inches)

Solution, aqueous: 10 g/100 mL water (15 mL, 30 mL)


International Brand Names

 Anhydrol® (GB, IE, IL); Driclor® (AU, GB, IE, SG, ZA); Etiaxil® (CH); Mallebrin® (DE); Odaban® (AU)


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