AMLEXANOX (TOPICAL)

(am LEX a nox) Brand: Aphthasol

What is the most significant information I must know about amlexanox?

• Use this medicine as directed on the label, or as your doctor has predesigned. Do not use the medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• If you miss a doze, use it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Smaller serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. You may feel a slight burning or stinging when you first apply amlexanox oral paste. Conversation to your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effects.

What is amlexanox?

Amlexanox is an oral paste that is used to treat canker sores, also called aphthous (AFF-thus) ulcers, in the mouth.

Amlexanox may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till using amlexanox?

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlexanox.

• Till using amlexanox, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a weak immune system caused by malady or by taking determined medicines or receiving cancer treatments. You may not be able to use amlexanox.

• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether amlexanox passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I use amlexanox?

• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• For excellent results, start using amlexanox when you first announcement symptoms of a canker sore.

Amlexanox oral paste is generally applied 4 times every day--usually after breakfast, dinner, and lunch, and at bedtime.

• It is excellent to apply the paste after you have brushed and rinsed your teeth. Always dry the canker sore with a clean dress till applying amlexanox oral paste.

• Wash your hands till applying amlexanox oral paste.

• Dry the canker sore with a soft clean dress till applying the paste.

• To use the paste, moisten the tip of your finger with water and squeeze out a 1/4-inch dab of paste onto the wet tip of your finger.

• Gently apply the amlexanox paste to the canker sore. There is no need to rub in the medicine.

• Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any remaining paste from your finger.

• Conversation with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 10 days of treatment.

• Store amlexanox oral paste at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• An overdose of amlexanox topical is not likely to reason life-threatening symptoms. Overdose symptoms may include nausea or diarrhea.

What must I avoid while using amlexanox?

• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while using amlexanox unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of amlexanox?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using amlexanox and call your doctor if you have any of these serious side effects:

· skin rash;

· new mouth ulcers; or

· white patches or sores internal your mouth or on your lips.

• Smaller serious side effects may include may a slight stinging or burning when you first apply the medication.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect amlexanox?

• There may be another drugs that can affect amlexanox. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about amlexanox oral paste.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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