Amlexanox (Mucosal-Local)

Brand Names : Aphthasol

Proper Use of This Medicine

How to use this medicine:

• Apply this medicine to the canker sore as soon as you notice it.
• Squeeze a small amount of the paste (about 1/4 inch) onto your fingertip. Using gentle pressure, dab the paste onto each sore in your mouth.
• 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.

Dosing - The dose of amlexanox paste may be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of amlexanox. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For mucosal-local dosage form (oral paste):
  • For treatment of canker sores:
    • Adults - Apply to each canker sore in the mouth four times a day, after you brush your teeth after breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at bedtime.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

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.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• 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• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.