Eugenol: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Indonesia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Mouth/Throat
Mouth infections

Adult: Use as a mouth wash as per product instruction.

Topical/Cutaneous
Analgesia

Adult: Apply to the affected area as per product instructions.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, irritation. Cytotoxic at high does.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Eugenol, a component of clove oil and some essential oils, has analgesic, local anaesthetic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. When mixed with zinc oxide, it is used as a temporary anodyne dental filling. It is also used as a flavouring agent and is used in oral hygiene preparations e.g. mouthwash. Eugenol may also be mixed with other pain reducing products to increase the pain relief.

MIMS Class

Other Dermatologicals / Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

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