Amlexanox

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What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used for the treatment of aphthous ulcers in patients with normal immune systems.

How does it work?

• Amlexanox improves healing of these ulcers. It has anti-inflammatory actions.

How is it best taken?

• 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.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• 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.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• 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.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?

• Pain, stinging, or burning where this medicine is being used.

What should I monitor?

• Healing of the ulcer. Is it better, worse, or the same?
• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• 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.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store at room temperature.

General statements

• 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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