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ALVOGYL PASTE
DESCRIPTION
Alvogyl is a dry-socket treatment and post-extraction dressing which every dental office
should have on hand. Alvogyl is a one-step, self-eliminating treatment which rapidly
alleviates pain and provides a soothing effect throughout the healing process. Its fibrous
consistency allows for easy filling of the socket and good adherence during the entire healing
process. The active ingredients of Alvogyl include eugenol for analgesic action, butamben for
anaesthetic action, and iodoform for anti-microbial action.

PROPERTIES

Antiseptic and analgenic paste.


Butamben provides moderate anaesthetic action
Iodoform effective antimicrobial action
Eugenol effective analgesic action
Alvogyl easily adheres to the alveolus and assisted by the patients tongue movements, it
gradually self eliminates.

FORMULA
Iodoform
Eugenol
Excipient q.s.p

15.8g
13.7g
100g

Butamben
Penqhwar

25.7g
3.5g

INDICATIONS
This product is to be used for the treatment of dry sockets and post extraction paste for
patients with history of dry sockets.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

Alvogyl is not to be used on patients having a history of allergic reactions to procaine type
anaesthetics or to iodine compounds.
Do not suture in place.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE


Using a pair of tweezers apply 0.2g of Alvogyl to adequately cover the bottom of the socket
and pack gently into place.

PRECAUTIONS
Contents should be used within 2 years.

STORAGE
To be kept in a cool dry place.

PRESENTATION
12g Paste in a Jar

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