Arestin (mucous membrane powder)
Generic name:minocycline (mucous membrane powder) [ mye-no-SYE-kleen ]
Drug class:Mouth and throat products
What is Arestin?
Arestin is a tetracyclineantibiotic that fights bacteria.
Arestin is used together with certain dental procedures to treat periodontitis (gum disease). Periodontitis is an infection that causes inflammation in the gums around your teeth. This can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth, leaving deep pockets. Gum shrinkage can lead to tooth loss.
Arestin powder may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not be treated with Arestin if you are allergic to Arestin or to similar antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, or tetracycline.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to Arestin or to similar antibiotics such as demeclocycline, doxycycline, or tetracycline.
To make sure Arestin is safe for you, tell your dentist if you have:
diabetes;
weak immune system (caused by HIV or other disease);
sores or white patches in your mouth or throat (thrush or oral yeast infection); or
a condition for which you use treatments that can cause mouth sores (chemotherapy or radiation, steroids, antibiotics, or immunosuppressants).
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are pregnant. Using Arestin during pregnancy could cause permanent tooth discoloration in the baby later in life. Tell your dentist right away if you become pregnant after being treated with this medicine.
Minocycline passes into breast milk and may affect bone and tooth development in a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed after you are treated with this medicine.
How is Arestin given?
You will receive Arestin in a dentist's office.
Arestin powder is applied directly into the pockets between your gums and teeth. Your dentist will use a special device to place the medicine into these pockets.
For at least 1 week after treatment: You should not chew hard or crunchy foods such as carrots, or sticky foods such as hard candy, taffy, or gum.
For at least 10 days after treatment...
