Oraflora Oral Gel
Oraflora Oral Gel is for local application only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying it on the affected area. Please consult your doctor if your symptoms do not get better. It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it or are less than 16 years of age. It should not be applied to open wounds.
Oraflora Oral Gel
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Oraflora Oral 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.
Oraflora Oral Gel is for local application only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying it on the affected area. Please consult your doctor if your symptoms do not get better. It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it or are less than 16 years of age. It should not be applied to open wounds.
Burning sensation and application site reactions might be seen as side effects in some patients. It is potentially unsafe to be used in pregnant and nursing mothers.
03Uses
Treatment of Mouth ulcers
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
05How It Works
Oraflora Oral Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves mouth sores. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) which cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the mouth.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Oraflora Oral Gel, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
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. Oraflora Oral 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.
08Side 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
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oraflora Oral Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Oraflora Oral 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
10Drug Tips
Oraflora Oral 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 Oraflora Oral 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 Oraflora Oral 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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