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| Pronunciation |
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 (am
LEKS an
oks) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Aphthasol™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Anti-inflammatory, Locally Applied |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to amlexanox or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of aphthous ulcers in patients
with normal immune systems.
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| How does it work? |
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- Amlexanox improves healing of these ulcers. It has anti-inflammatory
actions.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Use as soon as symptoms of ulcer start. Use after meals and at
bedtime.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean teeth first then squeeze a dab on finger. Dab onto each ulcer in
mouth. Use gentle pressure.
- Use medicine until ulcer heals.
- Keep away from nose and eyes.
- Do not swallow medicine. Only to be put on mouth
ulcers.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not apply a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Pain, stinging, or burning where this medicine is being
used.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Healing of the ulcer. Is it better, worse, or the same?
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- If healing has not occurred after using this medicine for 10 days.
- Rash or irritation in the
mouth.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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