Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Mouth ulceration Age: Adult |
Dose: 0.1% paste – A small amount (about 0.6 cm) Frequency: 2 or 3 times daily, preferably after meals Note: Press onto the lesion without rubbing until a thin film develops. Re-evaluate if recovery does not occur after 7 days of treatment. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: inflammatory lesions and ulcerative lesions resulting from trauma Age: Child |
Dose: Topical (oral) – Small dab (about 1/4 inch) Frequency: Two or three times daily Note: to the lesion until a thin film develops |
Administration
- Use after meals
- Hold in mouth as directed
Side Effect
- Local burning
- itching
- irritation
- GI upsets
- increased fragility of mucosa of the mouth
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Salicylates
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Lowering of plasma levels
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NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
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Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Untreated Infections
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May worsen infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
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