APHTHASOL

Drug Name: APHTHASOL

APHTHASOL DESCRIPTION:
AMLEXANOX - MUCOUS MEMBRANE (am-LEX-uh-nox)

COMMON APHTHASOL BRAND NAME(S):
Aphthalsol

APHTHASOL SIDE EFFECTS:
Pain, stinging or burning in the affected area of the mouth may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report immediately: rash, severe mouth irritation, nausea, diarrhea. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE APHTHASOL:
APHTHASOL: Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area as soon as possible after noticing the ulcer. Generally the drug is used four times daily. It is best used after brushing/flossing following meals and at bedtime. With gentle pressure, dab the paste onto each ulcer in the mouth with a fingertip. Continue use until the ulcer heals. Healing or pain control should occur within 10 days. If not, contact your dentist. If you accidentally get paste in your eyes, wash eyes promptly. Wash hands immediately after applying the medication.

APHTHASOL USES:
APHTHASOL is used to treat mouth ulcers.

APHTHASOL PRECAUTIONS:
Before using APHTHASOL, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if APHTHASOL is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

APHTHASOL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

APHTHASOL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea and vomiting.

APHTHASOL NOTES:
Do not share APHTHASOL with others.

MISSED APHTHASOL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

APHTHASOL STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.