Eugenol
Eugenol
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Eugenol – 100% Solution with drops for local use
Eugenol has analgesic and antiseptic action and produces local anesthesia.
The bacteriostatic action of Eugenol is against: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans.
It is used in stomatology, frequently mixed with zinc oxide.
It is irritant.
It is used for calming toothaches (a dyed cotton is placed inside the cavity of the affected tooth), in temporary dental fillings with zinc oxide and as a constituent in oral hygiene preparations.
It may be used as flavoring agent.
Clove essence has antihelmintic properties.
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A01AD
Shelf life:
24 months
