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Aluminium chloride

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Overview

Overview

Aluminium chloride is a chemical that is FDA approved for the treatment of indicated for the control of minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures. Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

Adult Indications and Dosage

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

  • Indicated for the control of minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures.
  • Dispense a small amount of Hemoban into a clean dappen dish or disposable cup.
  • For hemorrhage control prior to making a restorative impression, soak a suitable length of retraction cord in aluminium chloride, then using a cord-packing instrument, place the retraction cord into the gingival sulcus. Aluminium chloride is compatible with all impression techniques – though it is recommended that critical areas be gently rinsed with water prior to application of addition-type (VPS) impression materials to preclude inhibition of the setting reaction of the impression material.
  • For minor hemorrhage control in situations other than making restorative impressions, soak a cotton pellet in aluminium chloride and apply for several seconds to the area, then rinse gently with water.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

Contraindications

  • This product should not be used with individuals with known sensitivities to aluminum chloride.
Warnings

Warnings

  • Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children. For professional dental use only.
Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • Pregnancy Category


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Aluminium chloride in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Aluminium chloride during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Aluminium chloride in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

  • Topical

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Overdosage

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

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Mechanism of Action

  • aluminium chloride is formulated to control minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures. aluminium chloride may be used on a cotton pellet or more commonly with retraction cord. aluminium chloride contains 25% aluminum chloride.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

How Supplied

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

  • Store between 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
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Patient Counseling Information

Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Aluminium chloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names

Brand Names

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Price

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References

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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