2.Do not brush or floss near any treated areas. 3.Do not engage in any other hygienic practices that could potentially dislodge the fibers. 4.Do not probe at the treated area with tongue or fingers. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Animal studies with Actisite fiber have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential, mutagenic potential, or effects on fertility. Pregnancy Category C Administration of tetracycline during pregnancy may cause permanent discoloration of teeth of offspring.
Animal studies indicate that tetracyclines can cause retardation of fetal skeletal development.
Actisite fiber should be administered to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Actisite fiber. It is also not known whether Actisite fiber can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Nursing Mothers Tetracycline appears in breast milk following oral administration. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from tetracycline HCl in nursing infants, Actisite fiber should be used in a nursing woman only if clearly needed.