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    Antibiotics/Antimicrobials for Gum Disease

    Antibiotics/Antimicrobials for Gum Disease



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Peridex, Periogard chlorhexidine gluconate
    Cleocin clindamycin
    Periostat doxycycline
    Flagyl metronidazole
      penicillin
    Colgate Total toothpaste triclosan

    Sustained-release antibiotics

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    PerioChip chlorhexidine gluconate
    Atridox doxycycline hyclate
    Arestin minocycline


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