Products
Demeclocycline is commercially available as a paste and cement powder (Ledermix). It has been approved in many countries since 1963.
Structure and properties
Demeclocycline (C21H21ClN2O8, Mr = 464.85 g/mol)
Effects
Demeclocycline (ATC A01AC01) has antibacterial properties.
Indications
- For pulpitis prophylaxis
- For conservative treatment of acute pulpitis with vital preservation of the pulp (pulpitis acuta).
- For the treatment of acute periodontitis