Aphthous ulcers

Adverse reactions-

Transcient pain, stinging or burning at the site of application ( 1 to 2%)

Others- nausea, and diarrhea

Hypersensitivity to the drug

Special Precautions-

Local irritation- wash  hands immediately after applying amlexanox paste to ulcers
 with the finger tips.  If contact mucositis occurs , discontinue use

Pregnancy- the drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Lactation- caution should be excercised when administering amlexanox oral paste
to nursing women.

Children- safety  and efficacy have not been established

Elderly- caution should be excercised in elderly patients starting with a low end of dosing
range reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and
of concomittant disease or other drug therapy.

Indication-

Aphthous ulcers

Dosage-
The paste should be applied as soon as possible after  noting the symptoms and should be
used 4 times daily preferably  following oral hygiene after breakfast, lunch, dinner and
at bed time.

Sqeeze a dab  of the paste approx 1/2 inch onto a finger tip . With little pressure dab the
 onto each ulcer in the mouth. Use should be continued until the ulcer heals.
If significant healing of pain reduction has not occured in 10 days consult your dentist
or your physician

Pregnancy-
The drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Lactation-
Caution should be excercised when administering amlexanox oral paste
to nursing women.

Children-
Safety  and efficacy have not been established

Elderly-
Caution should be excercised in elderly patients starting with a low end of dosing
range reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and
of concomittant disease or other drug therapy.