Lexanox Oral Paste

How to use Lexanox Oral Paste

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Medicine Works

Lexanox Oral Paste is an anti-aphthous ulcer medication. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling), redness and pain due to mouth sores/ulcers. It does so by sticking to the wet surfaces of the mouth and forming a protective film over the ulcer/injured surfaces. This speeds up healing.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Lexanox Oral Paste for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
• The best time to apply the medication is after brushing/flossing post meals and at bedtime.
• Avoid direct contact with the eye. In case of contact, eye should be promptly washed with ample amount of water.
• It may cause temporary pain and burning at the application site. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
• If significant healing/ pain relief has not occurred in 10 days, consult your dentist or physician.
• Stop using Lexanox Oral Paste and inform your doctor if you notice skin rash, new mouth ulcers or white patches inside your mouth or on your lips.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How should I use Lexanox Oral Paste?

  No, you should not swallow Lexanox Oral Paste. Just apply a thin layer of Lexanox Oral Paste over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.

• How long does it take Lexanox Oral Paste to work?

  You can see an improvement in your ulcers within 7 days. However, your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of your treatment depending on your condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get the maximum benefit of Lexanox Oral Paste. Moreover, if you do not find a considerable improvement within the prescribed duration, consult your doctor. It is important to know if your symptoms have worsened with time then stop the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

• What foods are bad for mouth ulcers?

  Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.

• What things to be kept in mind while using Lexanox Oral Paste?

  Along with using Lexanox Oral Paste use a soft toothbrush, avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying this medicine, avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth and stop smoking completely.

• What causes mouth ulcers?

  There is no definite cause behind mouth ulcers. Some of the factors include biting the inside of your mouth; food sensitivities to acidic foods like strawberries, oranges, pineapples; lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron; dental braces; using a toothbrush with hard bristles and certain medications.