Periostat, a new low-dose doxycycline for periodontitis
November 2003
You'll start seeing prescriptions for Periostat, a new low-dose doxycycline for periodontitis.
About 30% of adults have periodontitis...chronic gum inflammation that leads to destruction of connective tissue and tooth loss.
Periostat contains 20 mg of doxycycline hyclate. Patients take it orally BID for up to 9 months.
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