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Periostat 20mg Tablets – Doxycycline 20mg, 56 Tablets
Experience targeted relief for periodontitis with Periostat 20mg Tablets, a specialized treatment designed to combat the effects of gum disease and promote oral health. These tablets feature the active ingredient Doxycycline 20mg, a member of the tetracycline group, known for its efficacy in managing periodontal conditions.
Key Features:
- Effective Periodontitis Treatment: Periostat 20mg Tablets are specifically formulated to address periodontitis, a condition affecting the gums that can lead to tooth mobility or loss. The active ingredient, Doxycycline, plays a crucial role in managing this condition for improved oral health.
- Doxycycline Power: With Doxycycline as its active ingredient, Periostat 20mg belongs to the tetracycline group of medicines, renowned for their effectiveness in combating bacterial infections, including those contributing to periodontal disease.
- Precision Dosage: The tablets contain a precise 20mg dosage of Doxycycline, ensuring accurate and effective treatment for periodontitis. This precision allows healthcare professionals to tailor treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Oral Health Preservation: Periostat works to preserve oral health by targeting the underlying causes of periodontitis. Its action helps reduce inflammation, supporting the prevention of further gum damage and the potential loss of teeth.
- Clinically Proven: Backed by clinical research, Periostat 20mg Tablets have demonstrated their efficacy in managing periodontitis. Its reliability makes it a trusted choice among healthcare professionals for the treatment of gum disease.
- Comprehensive Dental Care: By focusing on periodontitis, Periostat contributes to comprehensive dental care, addressing a critical aspect of oral health to maintain healthy gums and teeth.
- Patient-Centric Approach: Tailored for patient comfort and ease of administration, Periostat 20mg Tablets provide a convenient and patient-friendly solution for individuals seeking effective treatment for periodontitis.
Choose Periostat 20mg Tablets for targeted and reliable relief from periodontitis. With the power of Doxycycline and the precision of a 20mg dosage, this medication stands as a key player in preserving oral health and addressing the challenges posed by gum disease.
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What is the price of Periostat 20mg Tablets?
The price of Periostat 20mg Tablets is £26.95
Where can you buy Periostat 20mg Tablets?
You can buy Periostat 20mg Tablets at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Can you buy Periostat 20mg Tablets Over the counter?
Periostat 20mg Tablets is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Periostat 20mg Tablets from a pharmacy. You can find more information about how to obtain the medication here:
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How To Use
How to take Periostat
Always take this medicine exactly as your dentist, doctor or pharmacist has told you to.
Check with your dentist, doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.
Periostat should be taken at least one hour before going to bed for the night and at least one hour before meals.
Try and take the medication at the same times each day.
The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water in the sitting or standing position followed by plenty of fluid. Do not lie down immediately after taking the tablet. Periostat is usually taken for a minimum of 3 months and can be taken for up to 9 months at a time. It is important that you continue to take Periostat until your dentist tells you to stop.
Product Details
What you need to know before you take Periostat
Do not take Periostat: – if you are allergic to doxycycline (or any other tetracycline antibiotic e.g. oxytetracycline, tetracycline, chlortetracycline, demeclocycline or minocycline) or any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). – if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant – if you are planning to become pregnant – if you are breast-feeding – if you have achlorhydria (lack of acid in the stomach) plaque Destructive enzymes (collagenase) Tissue damage results from too much collagenase Remove bacteria with scaling and root planing The activity of the destructive enzymes is then reduced by Periostat Periostat Tabs PIL UK 010 If any of the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your dentist, doctor or pharmacist before you take Periostat. Warnings and precautions Talk to your dentist, doctor or pharmacist before taking Periostat if: – you have porphyria (a disease which causes stomach pain, constipation, changes in the colour of urine, skin rashes and disturbed behaviour) – you have severe diarrhoea (see Section 4 Possible side effects) – you have myasthenia gravis (a rare muscle weakness disorder) – you suffer from phototoxicity (skin rashes caused by sunlight). Stop taking Periostat if this happens and consult your doctor. – you have liver problems or are taking medication which may damage your liver (see Section 4 Possible side effects) – you have thrush (a yeast infection caused by Candida) – you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever (see Section 4 Possible side effects) Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children up to 12 years of age. Other medicines and Periostat Tell your dentist, doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. • aluminium containing products • zinc containing products • calcium containing products (used to neutralise acid in your stomach) (used to treat low zinc levels) (used to treat low calcium levels or as an antacid) • anti-coagulant medication for example warfarin (used to thin the blood) • penicillin or rifampicin (antibiotics to treat infections) • antacids (used to neutralise acid in your stomach) • iron containing products • bismuth containing products • sucralfate-containing products (used to treat low iron levels) (used to treat stomach ulcers) (used to treat stomach ulcers) • activated charcoal (used to treat poisoning) • cholestyramine (used to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease, to treat itching due to liver problems and diarrhoea) • didanosine tablets (used to treat HIV) • quinapril (used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure) • barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin and primidone (medication to control epilepsy) • ciclosporins (used to suppress your immune system after an organ transplant) • methoxyflurane (a type of anaesthetic) • isotretinoin (used to treat acne) • sulfonylurea agents (used to treat diabetes, e.g. chlorpropamide, glibenclamide, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide or gliquidone) • oral contraceptives (used to prevent pregnancy). Periostat Tabs PIL UK 010 Periostat with food, drink and alcohol Periostat should be taken at least one hour before meals. Food containing large amounts of calcium (e.g. milk, dairy products and calcium-containing fruit juices) should be avoided until at least 2 to 3 hours after taking Periostat. Consult with your doctor before taking Periostat if you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your dentist, doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Periostat should not be used during pregnancy or if you are breast-feeding. Taking Periostat during pregnancy may result in permanent discolouration of your child’s teeth. Periostat passes into the milk of breast-feeding mothers and therefore you should not breastfeed whilst taking this medicine. There are no clinical data regarding the potential effect of Periostat on fertility. Driving and using machines Taking Periostat may make you feel sick or dizzy. If you are affected, you should not drive or use machines until the effect has worn off. Periostat contains lactose If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the side effects listed below occur, contact your doctor as soon as possible: – you have a severe allergic reaction which includes sudden wheeziness, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, sudden swelling, fever, skin rash or itching (see Section 2 What you need to know before you take Periostat) – you have diarrhoea which is watery or contains blood due to colitis (inflammation of the intestines which can cause stomach pain, diarrhoea and other symptoms) and pseudomembranous colitis (infection of the intestines which can cause stomach pain, fever and diarrhoea) (see Section 2 What you need to know before you take Periostat) – you have the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction which causes fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and skin rash that is usually self-limiting. This occurs shortly after starting doxycycline treatment for infections with spirochete such as Lyme disease. Other side effects are: Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): – headache – common cold – flu like symptoms (such as fever). Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): – indigestion (heartburn) – feeling sick – diarrhoea – rash – sinusitis (inflammation of the nasal passages), coughing and bronchitis – tooth abscess – sore throat and sinus headache – toothache, pain of any sort, joint and back pain – period pains – infection (e.g. thrush). Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): – muscle and gum pain Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): – vaginal and anal thrush (causing soreness and/or itching of the rectal and/or genital area) – anxiety Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): – dizziness – stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth and tooth discolouration Periostat Tabs PIL UK 010 – skin becoming sensitive to sunlight – weakness – hives and itching Side effects with frequency which cannot be estimated from the available data: – separation or loosening of a fingernail or toenail from its nail bed following exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays Other side effects that have occurred in people taking other tetracyclines similar to Periostat are: – Blood disorders. These are due to an imbalance in numbers of different cell types in the blood. Symptoms may include tiredness, easy bruising, nose bleeds or susceptibility to infection. Porphyria (a disease which causes stomach pain, constipation, changes in the colour of urine, skin rashes and disturbed behaviour) has been reported. – Lack or loss of appetite, inflammation of the tongue and difficulty in swallowing. – Inflammation and/or ulcers of the gullet (food pipe). This can be avoided by taking Periostat in an upright position with water (see Section 3 How to take Periostat). – Increase in blood urea (this is detected by a blood test). – If you suffer from a disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an allergic condition which causes joint pain, skin rashes and fever you may notice your condition gets worse. – Severe headaches together with disturbed vision. This may mean you have increased pressure in the brain – Problem with your liver (this may cause yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes and/or severe stomach pains) (see Section 2 What you need to know before you take Periostat). – Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious illness which causes blistering of the skin, lining of the mouth, throat, eyes and genitals), flaking or peeling of the skin. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your dentist, doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
What Periostat contains
The active ingredient in this medicine is doxycycline hyclate.
Each tablet contains 23.08 mg doxycycline hyclate equivalent to 20 mg doxycycline. The other ingredients are: – tablet core: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate – film-coating: lactose monohydrate, hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171) and triacetin.
How to Store
How to store Periostat
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use Periostat after the expiry date {EXP mm yyyy} which is stated on the white container or blister pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25ºC. Do not remove the tablets from the container or blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. When tablets are supplied in a white container, always ensure the desiccant is returned to the container, and the container tightly closed after each dose is removed. Do not swallow the desiccant, and should this occur, contact your dentist or doctor immediately. Do not take Periostat if you notice the appearance of the tablets has changed in any way. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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