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Please see Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information following this video.

ARESTIN is the only antibiotic
that helps fight gum disease at the site of infection.

ARESTIN is used in combination with scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures to treat patients with adult periodontitis (gum disease). ARESTIN may be used as part of an overall oral health program that includes good brushing and flossing habits and SRP.

ARESTIN + scaling and root planing (SRP) is a more effective treatment option than SRP alone.

ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg is an antibiotic a dental professional places directly into infected gum pockets after a scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure. Unlike antibiotic pills you swallow, ARESTIN is locally applied, delivering the antibiotic right where you need it, at the site of the gum infection. ARESTIN + SRP fights harmful bacteria that SRP alone can leave behind.

Do not use ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines, ask your dentist if you are not sure.

Please see Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information following this animation.

If you have questions about ARESTIN, talk to your dental professional.

Treat the root cause of gum disease with standard treatment and ARESTIN, the only FDA approved locally applied antibiotic for gum disease.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Do not use ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines, ask your dentist if you are not sure. Do not use ARESTIN in children, pregnant or nursing women as the use of tetracycline class drugs, including ARESTIN, during tooth development may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.
  • ARESTIN may cause you to be sensitive to sunlight. Patients exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light may develop a severe sunburn. At the first evidence of skin redness, call your dentist.
  • Serious allergic reactions have occurred with oral minocycline. Get emergency help right away if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction including shortness of breath, swelling of the face, throat and tongue, rash, hives, itching, fever, or enlarged lymph nodes.
  • Tetracyclines, including oral minocycline, have been associated with the development of autoimmune syndromes with symptoms such as joint pain, muscle pain, rash, swelling, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and general body weakness.
  • Tell your dentist about all the medicines you take, and about any health problems you have, including if you’ve had oral candidiasis (“thrush”).
  • ARESTIN has not been studied in patients with weakened immune systems, such as patients with HIV infections or diabetes, or those receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
  • The most frequently reported non-dental side effects were headache, infection, flu symptoms, and pain.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information here

ARESTIN + scaling and root planing (SRP) is a more effective treatment option than SRP alone.

ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg is an antibiotic a dental professional places directly into infected gum pockets after a scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure. Unlike antibiotic pills you swallow, ARESTIN is locally applied, delivering the antibiotic right where you need it, at the site of the gum infection. ARESTIN + SRP fights harmful bacteria that SRP alone can leave behind.

Do not use ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines, ask your dentist if you are not sure.

Please see Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information following this animation.

If you have questions about ARESTIN, talk to your dental professional.

Treat the root cause of gum disease with standard treatment and ARESTIN, the only FDA approved locally applied antibiotic for gum disease.

See how you can save on ARESTIN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Do not use ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines, ask your dentist if you are not sure. Do not use ARESTIN in children, pregnant or nursing women as the use of tetracycline class drugs, including ARESTIN, during tooth development may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.
  • ARESTIN may cause you to be sensitive to sunlight. Patients exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light may develop a severe sunburn. At the first evidence of skin redness, call your dentist.
  • Serious allergic reactions have occurred with oral minocycline. Get emergency help right away if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction including shortness of breath, swelling of the face, throat and tongue, rash, hives, itching, fever, or enlarged lymph nodes.
  • Tetracyclines, including oral minocycline, have been associated with the development of autoimmune syndromes with symptoms such as joint pain, muscle pain, rash, swelling, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and general body weakness.
  • Tell your dentist about all the medicines you take, and about any health problems you have, including if you’ve had oral candidiasis (“thrush”).
  • ARESTIN has not been studied in patients with weakened immune systems, such as patients with HIV infections or diabetes, or those receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
  • The most frequently reported non-dental side effects were headache, infection, flu symptoms, and pain.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information here

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Better results with ARESTIN

ARESTIN + scaling and root planing (SRP) is more effective than SRP alone.

In a clinical trial, ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg added to SRP
provided better results than SRP alone:

20%

more reduction of pocket depth after 9 months*

Nearly

20%

more effective at reducing harmful bacteria‡

Nearly

2X

more effective at reducing gum bleeding‡

20%

more reduction of pocket depth after 9 months*

Nearly

20%

more effective at reducing harmful bacteria‡

Nearly

2X

more effective at reducing gum bleeding‡

The most common adverse events (reported by ≥3% of patients) for all treatment groups were headache, dental infection, increased periodontitis, tooth sensitivity, tooth caries, dental pain, gingivitis and stomatitis.

*SRP + vehicle, and (3) SRP + ARESTIN. Retreatment occurred at 3 and 6 months after initial treatment, and any new site with pocket depth ≥5 mm also received treatment. Patients treated with ARESTIN were found to have statistically significantly reduced probing pocket depth compared with those treated with SRP alone or SRP + vehicle at 9 months after initial treatment. ARESTIN vs SRP alone (n=250) p<0.01; ARESTIN vs vehicle + SRP (n=249) p<0.001; ARESTIN + SRP vs vehicle (n=249) p<0.001.

‡ In clinical studies, dental professionals assessed how many pockets 5 mm or deeper bled when touched during examination.

What to expect with treatment

Treatment with ARESTIN:
What to expect

During treatment, ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg is applied to infected gum pockets after scaling and root planing (SRP) has been performed. Your dental professional may apply ARESTIN during the same visit as your SRP or during a follow-up visit.

Treatment application at the site of infection is easy with ARESTIN and doesn't require any needles or anesthesia.

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What to do after treatment

To help you get the best results from your ARESTIN treatment, follow these instructions:

 

For one week following treatment:

  • Don’t touch the sites treated with ARESTIN
  • Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods (e.g., carrots, taffy, gum)
  • Continue brushing regularly

For ten days following treatment:

  • Don’t use any tools (e.g., floss, dental pick) to clean between treated teeth
  • As your gums continue to heal, keep up a good oral health routine

Concerns?
Ask your dental professional.

If you have pain, swelling, or signs of an allergic reaction (e.g., itching, swelling, rash, redness, or difficulty breathing), contact your dental professional right away.

ARESTIN Safety Profile

Talk to your dentist if you have any questions about potential side effects of ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg.

Who shouldn’t take
ARESTIN:

Do not take ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines. Ask your dentist for a list of these drugs if you are not sure. Tell your dentist right away if you have any sign of allergic reaction, such as skin reactions or trouble breathing, or if you have an exaggerated sunburn reaction.

You should also avoid ARESTIN if you are pregnant or nursing. ARESTIN should not be used in children. The use of tetracyclines during tooth development can result in permanent discoloration of the teeth.

Common ARESTIN side effects:

The most commonly reported non-dental side effects in clinical studies were:

  • Headache
  • Infection
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Pain

Save on ARESTIN

You may be eligible for a co-pay as low as $0.*

$0 *

Whether or not your private dental insurance covers it, ARESTIN may be covered by your private commercial medical insurance.

Have your medical insurance card handy. Your dentist’s office will need the information on it.

This may be different from your dental insurance coverage. You’ll also be asked to sign a prescription form before leaving the office.

Your dental office can help determine if your medical insurance plan provides coverage for ARESTIN.

If your insurance doesn’t cover ARESTIN, you can discuss other options that might make paying for your prescription easier.

*ARESTIN Bausch Health Companies Inc.

This offer is only valid for patients with private commercial insurance, where ARESTIN® (minocycline HCI) Microspheres, 1mg is a covered medication. This offer is not valid for any person eligible for reimbursement of prescriptions, in whole or in part, by any federal, state, or other governmental programs, including, but not limited to, Medicare (including Medicare Advantage and Part A, B, and D plans), Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Administration or Department of Defense health coverage, CHAMPUS, the Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan or any other federal or state health care programs. You agree not to seek reimbursement for all or any part of the benefit received through this offer and are responsible for making any required reports of your use of this offer to any insurer or other third party who pays any part of the prescription filled. Offer good only in the United States through the ARESTIN Rx Access® program. This offer is not valid where otherwise prohibited by law, taxed, or otherwise restricted. This offer is not valid with other offers. The coupon has no cash value. No cash back. This benefit can be used only for an ARESTIN prescription filled by Accredo Health specialty pharmacy and dispensed to the dental office on behalf of the patient as authorized below. You must be 18 years of age or older to redeem this offer for yourself or a minor. This offer cannot be redeemed at government-subsidized clinics. This offer is only valid on one prescription fill of ARESTIN. The maximum benefit available is $1,500 per prescription fill. You are responsible for all additional costs and expenses after the maximum benefit is reached. If you receive coverage through a health savings account (HSA) or similar arrangement, it is your responsibility to know how claims are processed and understand that amounts paid by the third party for your ARESTIN prescription may be deducted from your benefits limit automatically. This offer is not health insurance. This offer expires on December 31, 2024. Bausch Health US, LLC reserves the right to rescind, revoke, terminate, or amend this offer at any time, without notice.

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Talk to your dentist and ask if ARESTIN is right for you.

You may be eligible for a co-pay as low as $0.*
Learn more.

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$0* Co-pay

ARESTIN may be covered by your private commercial medical insurance, whether your dental insurance covers it or not.

Have your info ready

Have your medical insurance card handy. Your dentist’s office will need your information.

This may be different from your dental insurance coverage. You’ll also be asked to sign a prescription form before leaving the office.

Know your coverage

Your dental office can help determine if your medical insurance plan provides coverage for ARESTIN.

If your insurance doesn’t cover ARESTIN, you can discuss other options that might make paying for your prescription easier

*ARESTIN Bausch Health Companies Inc.
This offer is only valid for patients with private commercial insurance, where ARESTIN (minocycline HCI) microspheres, 1 mg is a covered medication. This offer is not valid for any person eligible for reimbursement of prescriptions, in whole or in part, by any federal, state, or other governmental programs, including, but not limited to, Medicare (including Medicare Advantage and Part A, B, and D plans), Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Administration or Department of Defense health coverage, CHAMPUS, the Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan or any other federal or state health care programs. You agree not to seek reimbursement for all or any part of the benefit received through this offer and are responsible for making any required reports of your use of this offer to any insurer or other third party who pays any part of the prescription filled. Offer good only in the United States through the ARESTIN Rx Access® program. This offer is not valid where otherwise prohibited by law, taxed, or otherwise restricted. This offer is not valid with other offers. The coupon has no cash value. No cash back. This benefit can be used only for an ARESTIN prescription filled by Accredo Health specialty pharmacy and dispensed to the dental office on behalf of the patient as authorized below. You must be 18 years of age or older to redeem this offer for yourself or a minor. This offer cannot be redeemed at government-subsidized clinics. This offer is only valid on one prescription fill of ARESTIN. The maximum benefit available is $1,500 per prescription fill. You are responsible for all additional costs and expenses after the maximum benefit is reached. If you receive coverage through a health savings account (HSA) or similar arrangement, it is your responsibility to know how claims are processed and understand that amounts paid by the third party for your ARESTIN prescription may be deducted from your benefits limit automatically. This offer is not health insurance. This offer expires on December 31, 2024. Bausch Health US, LLC reserves the right to rescind, revoke, terminate, or amend this offer at any time, without notice.

Questions?
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Contact our Customer Care team at 1-866-273-7846.

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You’re encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What is ARESTIN?

What is ARESTIN?

ARESTIN® (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg is used in combination with scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures to treat patients with adult periodontitis (gum disease). ARESTIN® may be used as part of an overall oral health program that includes good brushing and flossing habits and SRP.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Do not use ARESTIN if you are allergic to minocycline or tetracyclines, ask your dentist if you are not sure. Do not use ARESTIN in children, pregnant or nursing women as the use of tetracycline class drugs, including ARESTIN, during tooth development may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.
  • ARESTIN may cause you to be sensitive to sunlight. Patients exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light may develop a severe sunburn. At the first evidence of skin redness, call your dentist.
  • Serious allergic reactions have occurred with oral minocycline. Get emergency help right away if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction including shortness of breath, swelling of the face, throat and tongue, rash, hives, itching, fever, or enlarged lymph nodes.
  • Tetracyclines, including oral minocycline, have been associated with the development of autoimmune syndromes with symptoms such as joint pain, muscle pain, rash, swelling, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and general body weakness.
  • Tell your dentist about all the medicines you take, and about any health problems you have, including if you’ve had oral candidiasis (“thrush”).
  • ARESTIN has not been studied in patients with weakened immune systems, such as patients with HIV infections or diabetes, or those receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
  • The most frequently reported non-dental side effects were headache, infection, flu symptoms, and pain.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information here

What is ARESTIN?

ARESTIN® (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1mg is used in combination with scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures to treat patients with adult periodontitis (gum disease). ARESTIN® may be used as part of an overall oral health program that includes good brushing and flossing habits and SRP.

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