PERIOCLINE PERIODONTAL OINTMENT 2% W/W [SIN15172P]
Active ingredients: MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 21.59 MG/G EQV MINOCYCLINE
Last updated on 9 October 2026
Product Info
PERIOCLINE PERIODONTAL OINTMENT 2% W/W
[SIN15172P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 21.59 MG/G EQV MINOCYCLINE - 20 MG/G |
Dosage Form | OINTMENT |
Manufacturer and Country | SUNSTAR INC. - JAPAN |
Registration Number | SIN15172P |
Licence Holder | SUNSTAR SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | A01AB23 |
Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription | NA |
Indication
INDICATIONS
Periocline® is indicated for the treatment of severe chronic periodontitis in adults. It should be used as an adjunct to conventional scaling and root planing.
Dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Insert the tip of the applicator in periodontal pockets of each tooth as deeply as possible prior to injecting a sufficient amount of gel to fill the pockets. Approximately 25 mg of gel is administered into pockets of 5 to 7 mm in depth.
The treatment starts with applications every 14 days, up to a total of 3 or 4 applications (over 4 to 6 weeks). Then the applications will be made every 3 months.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Allergy to tetracycline antibiotics.
The use of this drug should be avoided for children less than 8 years of age due to the risk of permanent teeth discoloration and of dental enamel hypoplasia.
Pregnancy and lactation.
Use in association with retinoids.