Choline Salicylate (8.7%)
B-Folcin Gel is for local application only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying it on the affected area. Please consult your doctor if your symptoms do not get better. It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it or are less than 16 years of age. It should not be applied to open wounds. Burning sensation and application site reactions might be seen as side effects in some patients.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of B-Folcin
10 gm Dental Gel
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
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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.
B-Folcin Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves mouth sores. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) which cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the mouth.
Related Warnings
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Information regarding the use of B-Folcin Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
B-Folcin Gel should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of B-Folcin Gel over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of B-Folcin Gel over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.
No, you should not swallow B-Folcin Gel. Just apply a thin layer of B-Folcin Gel over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.
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 B-Folcin Gel. 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.
It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying B-Folcin Gel. You can apply the medicine onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures.
Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
Along with using B-Folcin Gel 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.
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.
