Metrogil Denta for children: instructions for use
In children, diseases of the oral cavity occur quite often. In their treatment, local remedies are used, affecting only the affected area. One of the most popular drugs can be called "Metrogil Dent", the instructions for use of which is very simple and understandable. Not all parents know whether it can be used for children and how such a drug acts on the child’s body.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced only in one form - in the form of a dental gel. It is represented by a soft white mass, packaged in plastic tubes of 20 g.
The effect of the drug is due to two components:
- Chlorhexidine digluconate at a dose of 0.5 mg per 1 g of the drug. This compound is a 20% chlorhexidine solution.
- Metronidazole in the form of benzoate. In 1 g of gel, it is contained in a dosage of 10 mg (if counted on metronidazole).
Supplements to these substances are edetate disodium, sodium hydroxide, carbomer-980 and levomenthol. There are in the gel and ingredients such as saccharinate sodium, water and propylene glycol.
Operating principle
Metrogyl Dent is an antimicrobial drug, since metronidazole in its composition affects various microorganisms that provoke infections of the oral cavity, and chlorhexidine has antiseptic properties. The drug affects bacteroids, fuzobakterii, neisserii. In this case, the drug acts only locally and is almost not absorbed into the blood.
Indications
Metrogil Dent is used for children:
- with gingivitis;
- with periodontitis;
- with aphthous stomatitis;
- with cheilitis;
- with periodontitis;
- with inflammation resulting from tooth extraction;
- with other lesions of the oral mucosa.
In the next video you will learn about the features of the treatment of stomatitis in children.
From what age is prescribed?
The gel is not used for children who are not yet 6 years old. If it is necessary to prescribe a treatment to a patient younger, the doctor selects another medicine.
Contraindications
"Metrogil Dent" can not handle the oral mucosa in children with individual intolerance to chlorhexidine, metronidazole or any of the auxiliary ingredients of the gel.
Side effects
Sometimes a child after treatment with Metrogyl Dent has an allergy that can manifest urticaria, skin itching and other reactions. The drug can cause headaches.
Instructions for use
The drug is used only topically and is prescribed by dentists for an average of 7-10 days. Usually, only affected areas are smeared with gel (twice a day). The preparation can be applied with fingers or a cotton swab. After processing for at least 30 minutes, do not give the child any drink or food. Flush medication is not required.
Overdose and drug interactions
If a child accidentally swallows Metrogil Dent in large quantities, it will lead to nausea, dizziness, vomiting, paresthesias, and other negative symptoms. To eliminate them you need to flush the stomach and consult a doctor.
Since the medication acts only topically, it can be administered simultaneously with any other medications. The manufacturer does not mention the incompatibility of the gel with other drugs.
Terms of sale and storage
Metrogil Dent is an over-the-counter medicine, therefore it is freely sold in pharmacies. The average price of one tube is 210-230 rubles. Keep the medication at home should be hidden from the little kids place, at temperatures up to +25 degrees. If the expiration date of the drug, which is 3 years old, has already expired, it is unacceptable to lubricate the child's oral mucosa with gel.
Reviews
The use of Metrogil Dent for children is usually positive. Parents confirm the high effectiveness of such a gel for various diseases in the oral cavity and in most cases they note that there are no adverse reactions to the drug. The disadvantage of funds is the quick removal from the treated area due to contact with saliva. Sometimes they also complain about the high cost, because of which some prefer counterparts at a lower price.
Analogs
The replacement can be dental gels "Dentamed", "Metrogeks" and "Metrodent." They include the same active compounds and are prescribed from the age of 6 for various dental diseases. Instead of Metrogil Denta, the doctor may also recommend:
- «Holisal». Such a tool based on tsetalkoniya and choline is prescribed for stomatitis, operations on teeth and other problems. For children, this gel is used from 1 year.
- "Dentinox". This gel contains chamomile extract, laureate macrogol and lidocaine. The medicine is used even for babies.
- «Calgel». This gel helps with inflammation of the oral mucosa and teething. Children are prescribed from the age of 5 months.
- «Stomatofit». Such a liquid extract of chamomile, oak bark, mint and other plants is in demand for inflammation of the tongue, gums and other parts of the oral cavity. In childhood, it is used for rinsing from 6 years.
