Leaflet ALVOGYL paste

Iodoform + butamben + eugenol is a combination used in dentistry, usually as a local dressing after tooth extraction or in painful dry socket. Iodoform has an antiseptic role, butamben is a local anaesthetic, and eugenol may help calm pain. The product is applied by a dentist and is not intended for self-medication at home.

It is placed directly in the affected dental area after cleaning of the socket or wound, according to the dentist’s decision. The patient should not swallow or manipulate the material and should follow instructions about eating, mouth rinsing and follow-up visits. Pain after extraction can have different causes, including infection, exposed bone or local trauma.

Side effects may include strong taste, burning sensation, local irritation, numbness, nausea or allergic reactions. Eugenol can irritate tissues if used excessively, and local anaesthetics can rarely cause important reactions. Tell the dentist if you have allergies to anaesthetics, clove/eugenol, iodine or antiseptics, or if you take anticoagulants.

Contact the dentist if pain worsens, fever, facial swelling, pus, very bad smell, persistent bleeding, difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing occurs. During pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood and in patients with important illnesses, use should be decided by a professional. Local treatment relieves symptoms, but hygiene and control of the cause are essential.