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AphthasolŪ
Generic Name: amlexanox
(topical)
Drug Uses
Aphthasol is used as a paste in the mouth to
treat aphthous ulcers (canker sores).
How Taken
Apply this medicine to the canker sore as soon as you notice it. Wash your hands
immediately after using amlexanox paste. Keep using the medicine until the sore
is healed. However, if it is not healed after 10 days, check with your doctor.
Do not get any of the paste in your eyes. If any gets in your eyes, wash them
out with water right away.
Warnings/Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
amlexanox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any
other substances, such as preservatives or dyes. Amlexanox has not been studied
in humans. However, studies in animals have not found that it causes any birth
defects or other problems.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Possible Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. The following side effects may go away during
treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor
if any of these effects continue or are bothersome. Less serious side effects
may include: burning, stinging, or pain on the part that medicine is applied;
inflammation of mucous membranes; diarrhea; nausea.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light. Do not
store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or
moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Do not keep outdated medicine or
medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the
reach of children.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
More Information
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Amlexanox is an oral paste that is used to
treat canker sores, also called aphthous (AFF-thus) ulcers, in the mouth.
Aphthasol contains 5% amlexanox in an adhesive
oral paste. Chemically, amlexanox is
2-amino-7-isopropyl-5-oxo-5H-[1]benzopyrano[2,3-b] pyridine-3-carboxylic acid.
It has a molecular formula of C 16 H 14 N 2 O 4 and has a molecular weight of
298.30. Amlexanox is odorless, white to yellowish-white crystalline powder.
Each gram of beige colored oral paste contains 50 mg of amlexanox in an adhesive
oral paste base consisting of benzyl alcohol, gelatin, glyceryl monostearate,
mineral oil, pectin, petrolatum, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
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