Orex Cream

How to use Orex Cream

Check the label for directions before use. Gently apply the gel to the affected area inside your mouth. Refrain from eating or drinking immediately after applying the gel.

How Medicine Works

Orex Cream is a combination of two medicines: Choline Salicylate and Tannic Acid. Choline Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) which cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the mouth. Tannic Acid is an astringent which works by forming a protective layer over mouth sores while exerting antiviral and antibacterial effects.

Expert Advice

• Orex Cream is used to treat painful mouth ulcers.
• Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
• Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Orex Cream.
• Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
• Use a soft toothbrush after consulting your dentist.
• Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
• Do not smoke while using Orex Cream as it might cause some side effects.
• Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.
• Orex Cream is used to treat painful mouth ulcers.
• Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
• Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Orex Cream.
• Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
• Use a soft toothbrush after consulting your dentist.
• Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
• Do not smoke while using Orex Cream as it might cause some side effects.
• Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What are the contraindications associated with the use of Orex Cream?

  The use of Orex Cream should be avoided in children. This medicine contains choline salicylate and the use of salicylates is supposed to cause Reye's syndrome. This syndrome affects the brain and liver, and can be fatal. Avoid the use of Orex Cream if you have an allergy to salicylates or Aspirin.

• What precautions should be taken while using Orex Cream?

  Inform your doctor if you are taking Aspirin or any other medicine with an anticoagulant (blood thinning) activity. Orex Cream contains salicylates and together, they may increase the risk of bleeding.