Folimost Gel
Folimost Gel should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. Apply a thin layer of the medicine on the affected areas with clean and dry hands. You should not use more medicine or apply it more often than prescribed by your doctor. This will not make it work any faster and may increase side effects.
Folimost Gel
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Folimost Gel is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to relieve pain, discomfort, and inflammation caused by mouth ulcers. It is also used to treat cold sores, denture, and sore spots due to orthodontic devices.
Folimost Gel should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. Apply a thin layer of the medicine on the affected areas with clean and dry hands. You should not use more medicine or apply it more often than prescribed by your doctor. This will not make it work any faster and may increase side effects.
It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause a burning sensation and irritation at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Mouth ulcers
04How To Use
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. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
05How It Works
Folimost Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) on the skin.
06Benefits
In Treatment of 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. Folimost Gel blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling 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.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Burning sensation
08Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Folimost Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Folimost Gel should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
09Drug Tips
Folimost Gel is prescribed for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Folimost Gel.
Use a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
Do not smoke while using Folimost Gel as it might cause some side-effects.
Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.
Folimost Gel is prescribed for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Folimost Gel.
Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
Do not smoke while using Folimost Gel as it might cause some side effects.
Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.
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