Doxycycline For Dental Use (Systemic)
Brand Names : Periostat
CategoryDescriptionDoxycycline (dox-i-SYE-kleen) belongs to the group of medicines known
as tetracyclines. Although tetracyclines are antibiotics that are usually
used to treat some types of infections, this form of doxycycline is used to
help treat periodontitis (a disease of the gums).
The exact way doxycycline works on the gums is not known, but may involve
blocking the effect of an enzyme called collagenase.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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