TCA dent 10ml

Cerkamed TCAdent · 35% trichloroacetic acid · 10 ml

Chemical cauteryGranulating lesionsMinor oral bleedingAdults onlyDentist use only

Chemical cautery in a dropper bottle

TCAdent is Cerkamed's 35% trichloroacetic acid for local cauterisation of the oral mucosa. In their words it is used "to cauterise local pathological lesions and minor bleeding in the oral cavity", working by "chemical coagulation of pathologically altered tissue", and "promotes healing of granulating lesions". Ready to use; the applicator is single use, the bottle is not.

This pack: Cerkamed TCAdent, 10 ml dropper bottle with a set of disposable applicators · 35% trichloroacetic acid

What it is for

›  Cerkamed's four steps: "Thoroughly dry and isolate the affected area (with e.g. Vaseline). Soak the tip of the attached applicator in the preparation, get rid of any excess. Rub the altered tissue until it becomes white. Rinse with clean water."

›  Two contraindications from Cerkamed: hypersensitivity to any ingredient, and "Do not use this product in children."

›  Cerkamed: "Apply only on the affected area." It "can cause eye and skin irritation" – gloves, goggles and protective clothing.

›  Rinse it out thoroughly afterwards: Cerkamed warn that residue "may prevent the setting of impression materials".

›  Cerkamed mark the product "TO BE USED BY DENTIST ONLY".

Is this a haemostatic like Alustat?

No, and the two are not interchangeable. Alustat liquid is a vasoconstrictor for a bleeding margin. TCAdent is a caustic that coagulates the tissue it touches – Cerkamed's indication is a pathological lesion or minor bleed that needs cauterising, with a repeat course every 2–4 weeks if it does not resolve first time.

Does it keep once opened?

Cerkamed: stored below 25°C in the tightly closed original container, the expiry date does not change after opening. The bottle is multi-use; the applicators are single use – "Multiple use of applicator may cause the risk of reinfection."

Complete the system

TCAdent · 35% trichloroacetic acid · 10 ml dropper bottle with applicators · not for children · Made by Cerkamed, Stalowa Wola, Poland · REF CER-W-TCA