Patients who have undergone dental procedures such as scaling and root planning are also prescribed these tablets to help improve their tooth attachment and reduce gum pockets.
While the original Periostat is manufactured by CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, there are many generic alternatives now available. You can find all necessary information and buy these generic Doxycycline drugs online and through online pharmacies.
The FDA approved drug Doxycycline works by inhibiting the activity of collagenase in the cell walls of bacteria. This effect stops the bacteria from multiplying and spreading. In other words, Periostat acts as an antibacterial treatment. News reports put Doxycycline among the milder tetracycline drugs, which means it cannot be used to fight widespread bacterial infection in the body.
Periostat is commonly prescribed to adult patients in a dosage of 200mg on the first day of treatment, to be taken in two 100mg doses 12 hours apart. This dose is then reduced to 100mg once daily.
If you have a history of kidney disease, Doxycycline might not be suitable for you; so you should inform your doctor about this history. Periostat can pass into a mother’s breast milk and lead to disturbed growth of gums and teeth in the infant. Periostat should not be administered to a child below 8 years of age as it could cause permanent greying or yellowing of the child’s teeth and also interfere with its growth.
There are certain common and mild Periostat side effect symptoms that have been observed in most patients. These include a swollen tongue, difficulty in breathing, nausea, vomiting, an upset stomach, and swelling in the rectal and genital areas. You should learn about all of these effects from your doctor before you start taking Periostat dosage. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, it might indicate that you have taken an overdose of this medication.
Periostat is generally meant for adult patients only; children are usually prescribed other alternatives. Doxycycline is a drug to be avoided during pregnancy as its effects can pass on to the unborn child. As a medication, it should also not be mixed with alcohol as there could be dangerous adverse effects from the combination.
