Drug classes

Dental and Oral Medications

MFDS drug class 02310

A classification of drugs for dental and oral health.

Representative ingredients

The ingredients most often used in single-ingredient medicines of this type.

Commonly used for

What kind of medicines are these?

These medications are used for the prevention and treatment of dental and gum diseases, as well as for alleviating inflammation in the oral cavity. They help with various oral issues such as cavities, gum inflammation, and stomatitis.

Dental and oral medications reduce inflammation and infections in the oral cavity and alleviate pain through anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic effects. Some medications help protect the surface of the teeth or aid in the healing of the oral mucosa.

Good to know

Dental and oral medications are focused on specific issues in the oral cavity, unlike general antibiotics or analgesics. They include medications that are specialized for oral health, distinct from other therapeutic classifications.

Medicines in this class

Even within the same class, dosage form and prescription status can differ.

72 total

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Drug classes are only attached to medicines covered by the MFDS pill identification data, so this list does not include every medicine.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.