Aluminium chloride

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# Overview
Aluminium chloride is a chemical that is FDA approved for the treatment of indicated for the control of minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Indicated for the control of minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures.
- Dispense a small amount of Hemoban into a clean dappen dish or disposable cup.
- For hemorrhage control prior to making a restorative impression, soak a suitable length of retraction cord in aluminium chloride, then using a cord-packing instrument, place the retraction cord into the gingival sulcus. Aluminium chloride is compatible with all impression techniques  though it is recommended that critical areas be gently rinsed with water prior to application of addition-type (VPS) impression materials to preclude inhibition of the setting reaction of the impression material.
- For minor hemorrhage control in situations other than making restorative impressions, soak a cotton pellet in aluminium chloride and apply for several seconds to the area, then rinse gently with water.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Aluminium chloride in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
- This product should not be used with individuals with known sensitivities to aluminum chloride.

# Warnings
- Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children. For professional dental use only.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- Pregnancy Category
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Aluminium chloride in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Aluminium chloride during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Aluminium chloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Aluminium chloride in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
- aluminium chloride is formulated to control minor hemorrhage during dental restorative procedures. aluminium chloride may be used on a cotton pellet or more commonly with retraction cord. aluminium chloride contains 25% aluminum chloride.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Aluminium chloride How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
- Store between 59-86F (15-30C). Protect from freezing.

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Aluminium chloride in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Aluminium chloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- HEMOBAN 

# Look-Alike Drug Names
- A  B

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price