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Description
Cerkamed Alustat Gel & Liquid
25% Aluminium Chloride Haemostatic for Slight Gingival Bleeding
Cerkamed Alustat is a 25% aluminium chloride haemostatic preparation for staunching slight gingival bleeding during dental treatment. It is useful in restorative, crown and bridge, gingival retraction and impression workflows where controlled local bleeding management is required.
For slight gingival bleeding
Alustat is intended for use during dental treatment to staunch slight gingival bleeding. Aluminium chloride has a vasoconstrictive effect on tiny blood vessels, helping reduce local gingival swelling and minor bleeding.
- For slight gingival bleeding during dental treatment
- Useful around restorative margins
- Helps support gingival retraction workflows
- Can assist before impression taking or digital scanning
- For professional dental use only
Gel or liquid format
Toothsaver offers Alustat in both gel and liquid variants. The gel format is useful for direct, controlled placement onto a localised bleeding point, while the liquid format can be applied with a cotton wool tampon.
- Gel: direct syringe application
- Liquid: bottle with dropper
- Both contain 25% aluminium chloride
- Recommended contact time up to 5 minutes
- Rinse away thoroughly after use
Toothsaver clinical view
Alustat is a practical chairside haemostatic for minor gingival bleeding, especially where margin visibility is important. It can be helpful before impressions, intraoral scans, temporary restorations and definitive restorative procedures.
The important clinical step is thorough rinsing after use. Aluminium chloride preparations can interfere with impression materials and may adversely affect dentine bonding, so the field should be cleaned before proceeding with the next restorative stage.
Gel or liquid — which should I choose?
Both variants use 25% aluminium chloride, but the handling differs.
| Option | Best suited to | Application style |
|---|---|---|
| Alustat Gel | Precise application to a localised bleeding point | Apply directly using the syringe and disposable applicator, then rinse with clean water. |
| Alustat Liquid | Rubbing or blotting swollen or injured gingiva | Apply using a cotton wool tampon soaked in liquid, then rinse with clean water. |
How Alustat Gel is used
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. Cerkamed's general application sequence for Alustat Gel is:
- Before treatment, immerse the supplied applicator in ethyl alcohol.
- Allow the applicator to dry.
- Install the applicator on the syringe.
- Apply the product directly to the bleeding spot.
- Keep on the bleeding site for up to 5 minutes.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Repeat if necessary.
How Alustat Liquid is used
Cerkamed's general application sequence for Alustat Liquid is:
- Soak a cotton wool tampon with Alustat Liquid.
- Rub the swollen or injured gingiva gently.
- Keep the product in contact for up to 5 minutes.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Repeat if necessary.
Typical clinical uses
- Slight gingival bleeding during dental treatment
- Bleeding around preparation margins
- Crown and bridge procedures
- Veneer and restorative margin workflows
- Before impression taking, after thorough rinsing
- Before intraoral scanning, after thorough rinsing
- Use alongside gingival retraction cord where appropriate
Important restorative compatibility points
Before taking an impression, remove the preparation thoroughly to avoid inhibiting the polymerisation of the impression material.
Aluminium chloride may adversely affect the bonding strength of dentine to restorative materials, so rinsing and surface management are important before adhesive restorative procedures.
Important safety information
Alustat is for use by dentists only. Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to the product components.
Aluminium chloride preparations have cytotoxic potential and may cause local and temporary tissue damage. The product can irritate the oral mucosa, skin and eyes.
In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; drink plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Use rubber dam where appropriate, disposable gloves, safety goggles or visor and protective clothing when handling the product. Keep out of reach of children.
The product is intended for multiple use, but applicators are single-use only. Reusing applicators may create a risk of reinfection.
Storage and handling
- Store in the original packaging below 25°C.
- Close securely after each use.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the main container.
- Dispose of empty containers responsibly.
- Always read and follow the manufacturer's instructions before use.
Why buy Alustat from Toothsaver?
Toothsaver is a clinician-led UK dental supplier focused on products that support practical restorative and endodontic workflows. Alustat sits alongside our retraction cord, restorative, isolation and crown-and-bridge materials.
- Cerkamed Alustat Gel and Liquid options
- 25% aluminium chloride haemostatic preparation
- Useful for crown, bridge, veneer and restorative workflows
- Available alongside gingival retraction and restorative products
- Clinician-led Toothsaver product selection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cerkamed Alustat used for?
Alustat is used during dental treatment to staunch slight gingival bleeding. It is commonly used around restorative margins and in gingival retraction workflows.
What does Alustat contain?
Alustat contains aluminium chloride 25%, water Ph.Eur. and excipients.
What is the difference between Alustat Gel and Alustat Liquid?
Both contain 25% aluminium chloride. The gel is applied directly using a syringe and disposable applicator, while the liquid is applied using a cotton wool tampon.
How long can Alustat be left on the bleeding site?
Cerkamed recommends contact with the bleeding site for up to 5 minutes, followed by rinsing with clean water.
Can Alustat be used before impressions?
Yes, but it must be removed thoroughly before impression taking because aluminium chloride preparations can inhibit the polymerisation of impression materials.
Can Alustat affect bonding?
Yes. Aluminium chloride can adversely affect the bonding strength of dentine to restorative materials, so thorough rinsing and surface management are important before adhesive procedures.
Are the applicators reusable?
No. The product itself is intended for multiple use, but the applicators are single-use only. Reusing applicators may create a risk of reinfection.
Who should use this product?
Alustat is for professional dental use only and should be used by a dentist or appropriately trained dental professional.
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