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Gingivitis: Development and Evaluation of Drugs for Treatment or Prevention

DraftCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research01/28/2005

Description

This guidance is intended to assist sponsors of new drug applications (NDAs) with the development of drug products that treat or help prevent gingivitis in adults and children. This document defines gingivitis and clarifies the distinction between gingivitis and periodontitis. It discusses general issues such as over-the-counter (OTC) versus prescription status and prevention versus treatment. The bulk of this guidance focuses on trial design issues and clinical assessments. The document concludes with an examination of product safety determinations.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

4
Combination Product

Products combining drug, device, or biological constituents; Generally recommended for Enhanced Documentation; Requires 14971-based framework incorporating ICH Q9; A drug-device combination where the device constituent part detects ingestion.

OTC drug

Nonprescription human drug products marketed without an approved application.

OTC drug products

Guidance provides a framework for over-the-counter drug products.

OTC Drugs

Combination products and recognition as safe and effective

Stakeholders

2
Sponsor

Entity responsible for submitting applications under section 524B

Supervisory Project Manager

point of contact in the Division of Dermatologic and Dental Drug Products

Regulatory Context

Attributes

2
6 months duration

Recommended trial length for chronic-use products

Calculus Formation

considered an adverse event if increased by topical dental drugs

Identified Hazards

Hazards

2
Systemic toxicity

adequately assess systemic toxicity

Extrinsic staining of teeth

adverse event associated with some antigingivitis products

Related CFR Sections (4)

See Also (8)

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