c8723673_Overview__Medications
[What is it?] A gel that contains the antibiotic doxycycline [Why is it used?] To control bacteria and reduce the size of periodontal pockets [How is it used?] The periodontist puts it in the pockets after scaling and root planing. The antibiotic is released slowly over a period of about seven days. [Medications] 
Antibiotic gel
Overview