Dentamet dental gel. Price, reviews, instructions for use

Dentamet - popular dental gel, which is actively used for the treatment of oral pathologies of various origins. The price of the product is quite affordable, which allows patients to undergo a full course if necessary. The drug has antimicrobial properties and helps to eliminate the acute symptoms of many inflammatory diseases.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

Medicines can be purchased at different pharmacies for 120-180 rubles. The cost depends on the region of distribution.

The dispensing of the medication is carried out without a prescription form, certified by a doctor. This allows patients to use the medicine on their own if necessary, but increases the risk of complications if the instructions are violated.

Composition, release form

The pharmaceutical preparation is available in the form of a special gel, which has a thick consistency, white or off-white. The gel spreads easily over the tissues, which is explained by the correct consistency.

The medicine is packaged in small tubes of 25 g, which are placed in cardboard boxes. In the box you can find not only a tube, but also a detailed description from the manufacturer, which indicates all the features of therapy for various disorders.

There are also tubes of 10 g, but they are considered less popular. The medication contains 2 active substances - metronidazole and chlorhexidine. They have a major effect on tissues.

The following can be found as auxiliary ingredients in the composition:

• Levomenthol.
• Trolamine.
• Glycerol.
• Propylene glycol.
• Carbomer.
• Sodium saccharinate.
• Purified water.

Auxiliary ingredients are necessary to preserve the chemical formula and give the drug the desired consistency.

Operating principle

Dentamet is a dental gel (the price of the product is available to most patients), which has pronounced anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. The principle of action of the product is based on the combination of 2 active ingredients, which are considered potent.

Metronidazole in the composition of the drug fights various types of microbes, which, with an increase in the amount in the oral cavity, provoke various inflammatory pathologies. The advantage of the component is the ability to suppress the development of certain pathologies of the oral cavity of fungal origin.

As a result of its contact with tissues, the activity of microbes is suppressed and their gradual death, followed by cleansing of the mucous membranes. Patients feel an improvement within 1-3 days after the start of the application.

The drug also has other properties:

• The presence of chlorhexidine in the composition provides a bactericidal effect against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. As a result, the tissues are quickly cleaned, the risk of their re-damage is reduced when microbes enter the oral cavity.
• The drug creates a kind of protective film on the surface of the mucous membranes, which prevents damage to healthy areas.
• Improves the condition of tissues and stimulates their regeneration. With various inflammatory pathologies, the formation of ulcers and other pathological foci is often observed. The use of the drug helps to shorten the recovery period after the elimination of acute symptoms of the disease.
• Normalizes the microflora of the oral cavity, prevents the imbalance of microorganisms.

The tool is considered quite effective, provided that the therapeutic course is started on time. At the advanced stages of any violation, the effect of the application may not appear so quickly, so more prolonged use will be required.

When applied to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, the active component is distributed and pathogens are destroyed. The substances in the composition of the drug are almost not absorbed into the systemic circulation, especially when used in short courses.

Despite the possible spread of a small amount of components in the blood, it is almost impossible to detect the maximum concentration of substances due to their minimum content.

Only when used for long courses is there an increase in the amount of ingredients in the blood, which can provoke complications. Substances do not accumulate in the body, but this is not considered a reason for uncontrolled long-term treatment.

In the presence of extensive lesions in the oral cavity, there is a more intensive absorption of ingredients into the systemic circulation and an increase in their amount in the blood.

Indications and contraindications for use, recommendations for pregnancy and hepatitis B

Dentamet is prescribed for various diseases of the oral cavity. Dental gel helps to quickly eliminate symptoms, and its affordable price allows patients to take a full course.

The main indications for the use of the drug:

• Gingivitis of various forms and severity. In this case, inflammation of the gums is observed. The drug is considered effective in the acute stage when bleeding and other symptoms are present. It can also be used in chronic course, when there is a pathological proliferation of gum tissue.
• Stomatitis in acute and chronic form with various tissue manifestations. Usually, the drug is prescribed when diagnosing aphthous stomatitis, when small round lesions, covered with a white coating, form on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Despite this, in other forms, the drug can also be effective.
• Periodontitis in acute form, which occurs against the background of damage to the tissues of the oral cavity as a result of unsuccessful dental prosthetics and other factors. In a chronic form, the agent is prescribed in long courses in order to accelerate the process of tissue repair.
• Periodontitis, accompanied by acute inflammation of the gums and associated manifestations.
• Periodontal disease, which occurs against the background of gingivitis or is complicated by such a violation.
• An ulcerative necrotic form of gingivitis, in which not only the formation of ulceration sites on the gums occurs, but also rapid tissue necrosis is observed.
• Cheilitis in acute and chronic form, accompanied by inflammation and redness of the mucous membranes of the inner surface of the lips.
• Alveolitis that develops after tooth extraction and is accompanied by pain, tissue inflammation and swelling.

Sometimes the drug is prescribed as part of the complex treatment of various forms of periodontal abscess. As a stand-alone remedy, the gel does not completely eliminate the symptoms. But it significantly shortens the recovery period when combined with more aggressive medications.

Despite the relatively safe composition and local application with minimal systemic absorption, the drug not prescribed for allergies to its components or the presence of a tendency to such manifestations in the patient's history.

Dentamet is a dental gel (the price of the product may differ depending on the volume of the tube), which is used with extreme caution during lactation and pregnancy.

This is associated with an increased risk of complications and the possibility of penetration of components into the blood, even in small quantities. If there is an urgent need to use a gel for women during gestation and lactation, the doctor individually decides on the appointment of the gel.

Experts recommend abandoning use in the 1st trimester of gestation, and stopping feeding for the duration of treatment. It is strictly forbidden to use the product on its own without a preliminary examination and consultation with a doctor.

The official instruction warns that the gel should not be prescribed to patients under 6 years of age. This is due to the lack of data on its effect on the oral tissues of children. The appointment of the drug to children over 6 years old is also carried out only by a doctor after examining the lesions.

The drug can provoke various complications from the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Sometimes, when used, systemic disorders are noted that worsen the general condition.

Most often, the remedy leads to the development of allergic manifestations in the form of a rash, skin irritation, peeling. In this case, the patient is worried about severe itching and burning, which worsens the condition and leads to disorders of the nervous system.

If it enters the digestive tract, the drug can provoke nausea and vomiting, as well as heartburn and pain. Usually, such manifestations do not occur if the patient uses the remedy correctly. With the development of complications, it is enough to refuse to use the gel.

Only in some cases is the appointment of funds required to help eliminate the symptoms. The use of a medicine without prescription can lead to an aggravation of the general condition. Experts draw the attention of patients to the fact that the gel does not provoke an overdose. This makes it safer than many systemic medicines.

Instructions for use

Dentamet is a dental gel (the price of the product depends on the region of distribution), which is used only locally to treat lesions in the oral cavity. Depending on the reason for its appointment, the therapeutic regimen may differ.

• The standard method of application involves the treatment of the affected areas 2 times a day, morning and evening.
• Apply the product in a thin layer, then rub it gently for a few seconds.
• The average duration of the course is 10 days, but depending on the condition, it can be shortened or extended if necessary.
• It is important to wash your hands before applying. It is allowed to use a cotton swab or gauze swab to distribute the gel.
• Avoid contact of the gel on the mucous membranes of the eyes. If this happens, you should wash your eyes thoroughly. If complications arise, you should immediately consult a doctor.
• The dosage of the drug for children from 6 years old does not differ from that which is prescribed for adults. However, doctors usually prescribe courses for no longer than 7 days.
• If necessary, the use of the gel is combined with the appointment of other drugs to achieve a pronounced result.

With stomatitis

In the case of diagnosing stomatitis, the drug is usually used according to the standard scheme, that is, it is applied in a thin layer no more than 2 times a day for 10 days. However, with a severe course of the pathological process, specialists can prescribe courses for 2 weeks with daily application of the medication 3 times a day.

During treatment, doctors regularly monitor the patient's condition and the effectiveness of therapy. If the desired result is obtained, treatment may be discontinued. If within 5 days there is no first improvement, the specialist decides on the appointment of another remedy.

In the chronic form of stomatitis, prophylactic courses can be carried out in order to prevent the development of complications. Usually, it is enough to use it 2 times a year in courses of 10 days. Treatment is carried out 2-3 times per day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

The patient alone should not use the remedy for long courses, even in the case when he had previously used it, and complications did not arise.

With herpes

If herpes is diagnosed in the area of ​​the lips or on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, the drug is not used. It does not have antiviral properties and is unable to kill the herpes virus.

But in combination with antiviral drugs, the gel can be used in the event of the addition of symptoms of stomatitis, gingivitis, cheilitis and some other inflammatory pathologies. The tool in this case is used according to the standard scheme, applied 2 times a day for 10-14 days.

The application should be carried out separately from the application of antiviral agents. Such treatment helps to shorten the recovery period, but the gel alone does not significantly improve the situation.

Can I use for acne

Dentamet is a dental gel (the price of the product is considered quite affordable), which is not used for the treatment of acne, since it is not intended for this. But many patients use it on their own, as they consider the antibacterial and antiseptic properties of the gel to be universal.

Some note the effectiveness of the gel and a decrease in the number of rashes after a course of treatment. However, in most cases, positive changes arise as a result of other reasons, and the dental medicine does not significantly affect the condition of the skin.

The use of the gel can provoke an aggravation of rashes, as well as the appearance of complications in the form of an allergic reaction.

Some analogues, prices

The drug has analogues that can be used if it is not available in pharmacies or it is impossible to prescribe for one reason or another. Some of them have the same properties, but contain other active ingredients in the composition and are available in other dosage forms.

Product name	Peculiarities	Price
Metrodent	A dental gel product that contains chlorhexidine and metronidazole as the main active ingredients. The drug has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, stimulates tissue healing. The gel is prescribed for stomatitis, gingivitis and other diseases of the oral cavity of inflammatory origin. The treatment regimen usually does not differ from that used when prescribing the original drug.	The cost of the product in different pharmacies is 100-130 rubles. per tube
Stomatidin	An antiseptic medication based on hexetidine, which is available in the form of a solution for topical use for inflammatory lesions of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Despite the other active component in the composition, the remedy is considered effective and relatively safe, it helps to quickly eliminate acute manifestations of diseases.	The price of the medication starts at 150 rubles. and may differ in different regions
Metrogyl Denta	An effective dental gel, which is prescribed for gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis and some other diseases of the oral cavity in children and adults. The drug has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect due to the content of metronidazole and chlorhexidine as an active ingredient. The drug is considered effective, helps to quickly improve the condition of patients and prevents the rapid progression of the disease.	You can buy a medication for 200-250 rubles.

Substitutes can be used as directed by a physician. It is not recommended to select them on your own, which is associated with an increased risk of developing various complications.

Terms and conditions of storage

When storing the product, it is worth limiting access to children, as well as direct sunlight. After the expiration date, use is prohibited.

The maximum storage time is no more than 2 years. The production date of a specific batch is indicated on the packaging. Dentamet is an effective and relatively safe dental gel, which is actively used in various stages and forms of oral pathologies.

The drug is considered effective and brings a pronounced result over a short period of time. It is allowed to be used for the treatment of children from 6 years of age. The price of the drug is affordable, which is also considered its advantage over other drugs.

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