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FDA Approved Drugs for Dental and Oral Health
Drugs Approved in 2001
Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride); OraPharma;
For treatment of adult periodontitis, Approved February 2001
Periostat (doxycycline hyclate); CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals;
Oral tablet for adjunctive treatment of adult periodontitis, Approved February 2001
Drugs Approved in 1999
Atridox; Atrix Laboratories;
Treatment of chronic adult periodontitis, Approved January 1999
Drugs Approved in 1998
Atridox; Atrix Laboratories;
Treatment for periodontal disease, Approved September 1998
Periostat (doxycycline hyclate); CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals;
Treatment for periodontitis., Approved October 1998
Drugs Approved in 1997
Aphthasol; Block Drug Company;
Treatment for canker sores, Approved December 1997
Drugs Approved in 1996
DentiPatch (lidocaine transoral delivery system); Noven Pharmaceuticals;
Dental anesthetic patch, Approved May 1996
