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Amlexanox
Uses
Treats canker sores.
Storage
- Store the paste at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
- Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Paste.
Your doctor or dentist will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
Use the medicine on the sores in your mouth.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Start using the medicine at the first sign of a canker sore.
- After that, your doctor may tell you to use the medicine 4 times each day, after breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at bedtime.
It is best to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth before using the medicine.
Squeeze about 1/4 inch of paste onto your finger.
- Gently dab or press the paste on the sore.
- Cover each sore in your mouth with the medicine.
Use the paste until your canker sores heals.
Do not get the medicine in your eyes.
- If this does happen, rinse your eyes with large amounts of cool water.
- If you have eye pain or redness that does not go away, tell your doctor.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Increased redness, swelling, or inflammation in your mouth
Rash
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to amlexanox.
Missed Dose
- Apply the medicine as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Do not put on two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
If your symptoms do not get better after using this medicine for 10 days, tell your doctor or dentist.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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