Strodent Mouth Paint
Strodent Mouth Paint is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. The medicine must be used as the label or suggested by the doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the mouth such as gums, inner cheeks and lips, or tongue with clean and dry hands. The medicine must not be swallowed and should be rinsed out after the application. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or vagina rinse with water immediately. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
Strodent Mouth Paint
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Strodent Mouth Paint is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of mouth infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, pain, and irritation. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.
Strodent Mouth Paint is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. The medicine must be used as the label or suggested by the doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the mouth such as gums, inner cheeks and lips, or tongue with clean and dry hands. The medicine must not be swallowed and should be rinsed out after the application. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or vagina rinse with water immediately. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.
The medicine may lead to some side effects such as tingling and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).
Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.
03Uses
Treatment of Mouth infection
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
05How It Works
Strodent Mouth Paint is a combination of three medicines: Clotrimazole, Beclometasone and Choline Salicylate. Clotrimazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause mouth infections. Beclometasone is a steroid and Choline Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Both work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain, redness and swelling in the mouth.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Strodent Mouth Paint, 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 infection
Whenever there is an overgrowth of microorganisms in our mouth, that are otherwise normally present, it can lead to unpleasant symptoms of mouth infection like ulcers, bad breath, swollen gums, unpleasant taste changes, sensitivity of teeth to hot or cold food/liquid, etc. Strodent Mouth Paint kills and prevents the growth of these microorganisms, thereby relieving these symptoms. This medicine helps restore your self-confidence and makes you feel better. Practice good oral hygiene like brushing twice daily and rinsing with an antiseptic mouth wash 2-3 times a day to avoid mouth infections in the future.
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)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Strodent Mouth Paint during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Strodent Mouth Paint during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Apply it over the affected area with a clean fingertip, three to four times a day or as directed by your doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Once you apply the medication, wait for at least 30 minutes before eating and drinking anything.
Avoid getting it in the eyes or nose. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after four weeks of treatment.
References
Sources and references
Cetalkonium chloride + choline salicylate. Slough, UK: Reckitt Benckiser HealthcareLtd.; 2008 . view
