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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