new "pill" for periodontitis called Periostat
November 1998
You'll soon see many patients taking a new "pill" for periodontitis called Periostat.
Nearly one-third of adults have chronic gum inflammation that leads to destruction of connective tissue and tooth loss.
Periostat contains LOW-dose doxycycline...20 mg per capsule. Patients take it orally BID.
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