Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Oropharyngeal conditions
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APHTHASOL |
| Manufacturer |
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Access Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antiinflammatory. |
| Generic Name |
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Amlexanox 5%; adhesive oral paste. |
| Indications |
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Aphthous ulcers in nonimmunocompromised adults. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Start at earliest onset of symptoms. Apply ¼ inch to each ulcer 4 times daily (following oral hygiene after meals and at bedtime). Wash hands after application. Continue until ulcer heals. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if rash or contact mucositis occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Transient local pain, burning, stinging. |
| How Supplied |
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Paste—5g |
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