Indications

Alconil mouthwash is indicated in-
  • Gingivitis
  • Oral hygiene
  • Cavities
  • Bad breath
  • Plaque
  • Gum disease
  • Teeth cleaner &
  • brighter.

Composition

Each 100 ml mouthwash contains-
  • Eucalyptol USP 92 mg
  • Menthol USP 42 mg
  • Methyl Salicylate BP 60 mg
  • Thymol BP 64 mg
  • Sodium Fluoride BP 20 mg

Pharmacology

Eucalyptol is a natural organic compound which is a colorless liquid. It is a cyclic ether and a monoterpenoid. Eucalyptol is an ingredient in many brands of mouthwash and cough suppressant. It controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition.

Menthol:
It provides cooling sensation by stimulation of cooling receptor and gives local anesthetic action

Methyl Salicylate: It penetrates and reaches at high concentration in pain regions and inhibit the prostaglandin synthesis and relieves pain effectively

Thymol, one of the chemicals in thyme, is used with another chemical, chlorhexidine, as a dental varnish to prevent tooth decay. In foods, thyme is used as a flavoring agent. In manufacturing, red thyme oil is used in perfumes. It is also used in soaps, cosmetics, and toothpastes.

Fluoride salts are often added to municipal drinking water (as well as certain food products in some countries) for the purposes of maintaining dental health. The fluoride enhances the strength of teeth by the formation of fluorapatite, a naturally occurring component of tooth enamel. Toothpaste often contains sodium fluoride to prevent cavities, although tin(II) fluoride is generally considered superior for this application.

Dosage & Administration

Use twice daily after brushing your teeth with toothpaste.Vigorously swish 10 ml of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision.

Use in Children: According to the consultancy of dentist or physician.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Side Effects

Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Doing so will diminish the effects of the mouthwash.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Precautions & Warnings

Should not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Children under 12 years of age should be instructed in good rinsing habits to minimize swallowing. Children have to be supervised in rinsing as necessary until they are capable of using without supervision. If more than amount used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, physicians help should be taken immediately.

Therapeutic Class

Oral preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Cold weather may cloud Alconil but its antiseptic & anticavity properties are not affected.
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