Type
Chemical Name: APHTHASOL AMLEXANOX (am-LEX-an-ox)
Common uses of Aphthasol
This medicine is an anti-inflammatory used
to relieve the pain and redness caused by
canker sores.
Before using Aphthasol
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Aphthasol Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. Begin
using this medicine as soon as symptoms
occur. Wash your hands immediately after
using this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat and light. IF YOU
MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon
as possible. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT use
2 doses at once.
Aphthasol Cautions
Continue to use this medicine until the
canker sore is healed. If your symptoms do
not improve within 10 days or if they become
worse, check with your doctor. Avoid getting
this medicine in your eyes. FOR WOMEN: IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby.
Possible side effects of Aphthasol
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include stinging or burning of
affected area, or short-term pain. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Aphthasol
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Additional Aphthasol information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
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