Lexanox Oral Paste

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Amlexanox (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Pyridochromene Derivetive
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Aphthous ulcers
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	331

FAQ

How long does it take Lexanox Oral Paste to work?

You can see an improvement in your ulcers within 7 days. However, your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of your treatment depending on your condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get the maximum benefit of Lexanox Oral Paste. Moreover, if you do not find a considerable improvement within the prescribed duration, consult your doctor. It is important to know if your symptoms have worsened with time then stop the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

What causes mouth ulcers?

There is no definite cause behind mouth ulcers. Some of the factors include biting the inside of your mouth; food sensitivities to acidic foods like strawberries, oranges, pineapples; lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron; dental braces; using a toothbrush with hard bristles and certain medications.

How should I use Lexanox Oral Paste?

No, you should not swallow Lexanox Oral Paste. Just apply a thin layer of Lexanox Oral Paste over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.

What foods are bad for mouth ulcers?

Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.

What things to be kept in mind while using Lexanox Oral Paste?

Along with using Lexanox Oral Paste use a soft toothbrush, avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying this medicine, avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth and stop smoking completely.

Lexanox Oral Paste Reviews

Lexanox Oral Paste is used to treat mouth ulcers. It reduces inflammation (swelling), redness, pain and promotes the healing process.

Lexanox Oral Paste is for external use only, so apply where it is needed in oral cavity. The best time to apply the medication is after brushing or post meals and at bedtime. It may cause temporary pain and burning at the application site. But, inform your doctor if this does not go away. If significant healing or pain relief does not occur in other 10 days than you may consult your dentist or physician again.

How Lexanox Oral Paste Works

Lexanox Oral Paste is an anti-aphthous ulcer medication. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling), redness and pain due to mouth sores/ulcers. It does so by sticking to the wet surfaces of the mouth and forming a protective film over the ulcer/injured surfaces. This speeds up healing.

How to Use Lexanox Oral Paste

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Benefits of Lexanox Oral Paste

In Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Lexanox Oral Paste blocks the release of those chemicals that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. It forms a coating over the sores and therefore, provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling or burning sensation due to mouth ulcers. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Lexanox Oral Paste

Mouth ulcers

Lexanox Oral Paste Side Effects

Application site pain

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Lexanox Oral Paste is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Lexanox Oral Paste during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Lexanox Oral Paste for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Stop using Lexanox Oral Paste and inform your doctor if you notice skin rash, new mouth ulcers or white patches inside your mouth or on your lips.
Avoid direct contact with the eye. In case of contact, eye should be promptly washed with ample amount of water.
It may cause temporary pain and burning at the application site. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
The best time to apply the medication is after brushing/flossing post meals and at bedtime.
If significant healing/ pain relief has not occurred in 10 days, consult your dentist or physician.