Periostat - Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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How much doxycycline hyclate is in Periostat®?

Each tablet contains 23 mg of doxycycline hyclate equivalent to 20 mg of doxycycline. Periostat® (doxycycline hyclate) is indicated for use as an adjunct to scaling and root planing to promote attachment level gain and to reduce pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis.

What are Periostat tablets used for?

Periostat tablets are used to treat advanced gum disease (periodontitis). This is a condition caused by the build-up of plaque and bacteria on the teeth and gums, which causes the gums to become inflamed and infected and the teeth to get loose and fall out.

What happens if you overdose on Periostat?

Periostat dosage differs from that of doxycycline used to treat infections. Exceeding the recommended dosage may result in an increased incidence of side effects including the development of resistant microorganisms. Periostat is taken orally in capsule form. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Periostat.

What are the side effects of Periostat (oral)?

vaginal itching or discharge. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Can I take Periostat (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

What is Periostat used for?

PERIOSTAT is indicated for use as an adjunct to scaling and root planing to promote attachment level gain and to reduce pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. This drug is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to doxycycline or any of the other tetracyclines.

What are Periostat tablets?

Periostat tablets are white to off-white round tablets imprinted on one side with PS-20. Periostat tablets are supplied in either blister packs contained in a carton (28 or 56 tablets) or in a white container, with a child resistant closure (60 tablets). Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Is there a generic version of Periostat?

If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. PERIOSTAT is available as a 20 mg tablet formulation of doxycycline for oral administration. with an empirical formula of (C 22 H 24 N 2 O 8 •HCl) 2 •C 2 H 6 O•H 2 O and a molecular weight of 1025.89.

Is Periostat a doxycycline?

Tetracyclines are a type of antibiotic although the very small dose of doxycycline contained in Periostat is not high enough for Periostat to act as an antibiotic. Periostat tablets are used in the treatment of periodontitis (a condition of the gums which can cause teeth to become loose or fall out).

What Is Periostat

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Periostat Information

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