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Doxycycline (Subgingival Route)
Drug Information provided by: MicromedexUS Brand Names
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Description
Doxycycline periodontal system contains the antibiotic doxycycline and is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums), which is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Doxycycline works by preventing the growth of the bacteria. Doxycycline periodontal system is placed in deep gum pockets next to your teeth in order to reduce the depth of the pockets.
This medicine will be applied by your dentist,.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Kit
