Maltodextrin
- Atc Codes:D03
- CAS Codes:9050-36-6
- PHARMGKB ID:9050-36-6
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Dosage
Brand Names
North America
USA: Multidex.
Drug combinations
Chemistry
Maltodextrin: (C~6~H~10~O~5~)~n~. Mw: 504.44 (1) Dextrin 15; (2) Dextrin 20. CAS-9050-36-6.
Pharmacologic Category
Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents; Anti-inflammatory Agents. (ATC-Code: D03).
Mechanism of action
Forms protective barrier over wound providing environment which promotes tissue growth.
Therapeutic use
Treatment of infected or noninfected wounds. Management and relief of pain due to oral lesions (including mucositis/stomatitis), oral ulcers, or irritation; treatment of aphthous ulcers.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to maltodextrin or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Eating or drinking should be avoided for 1 hour.