|
|
Aphthasol is used to treat mouth ulcers.
|
|
| Overview |
Photos |
How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
|
aphthasol
Uses
Aphthasol is used to treat mouth ulcers.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Aphthasol may be harmful if swallowed.
- Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea and vomiting.
Photos
APHTHASOL |
|
Aphthasol |
|
|
Aphthasol (amlexanox topical) 5% |
Aphthasol is the first FDA-approved |
|
How To Use
- Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area as soon as possible after noticing the ulcer.
- Generally Aphthasol is used four times daily.
- It is best used after brushing/flossing following meals and at bedtime.
- With gentle pressure, dab the paste onto each ulcer in the mouth with a fingertip.
- Continue use until the ulcer heals.
- Healing or pain control should occur within 10 days.
- If not, contact your dentist.
- Wash hands immediately after applying the medication.
Side Effects
- Pain, stinging or burning in the affected area of the mouth may occur.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Very unlikely but report immediately: rash, severe mouth irritation, nausea, diarrhea.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using Aphthasol, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Aphthasol.
- It is not known if Aphthasol is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may use.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
|
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.
|