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Ulceheal Gel

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Storage
Store below 30°C
Preservative
Benzalkonium chloride

Product introduction

Ulceheal Gel is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to relieve pain, discomfort, and inflammation caused by mouth ulcers. It is also used to treat cold sores, dentures, and sore spots due to orthodontic devices.

Ulceheal 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.

Uses of Ulceheal Dental Gel

Benefits of Ulceheal Dental Gel

In Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Ulceheal Gel blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling due to mouth ulcers. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Ulceheal Dental Gel

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 them

Common side effects of Ulceheal

  • Burning sensation
  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Ulceheal Dental Gel

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 Ulceheal Dental Gel works

Ulceheal 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ulceheal Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Ulceheal 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.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ulceheal Dental Gel?

If you miss a dose of Ulceheal Gel, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Ulceheal Gel is prescribed for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
  • Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
  • Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Ulceheal Gel.
  • Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
  • Do not smoke while using Ulceheal Gel 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.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Salicylic Acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
STOMATOLOGICALS
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical)

Patient concerns

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It can be vitamin deficiency, lichen planus, traumatic ulcer. Consult a ENT specialist to check throat
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FAQs

Q. How should I use Ulceheal Gel?

This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Ulceheal Gel over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Ulceheal Gel over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.

Q. Is it OK to swallow Ulceheal Gel?

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

Q. How long does it take Ulceheal Gel 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 Ulceheal 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.

Q. Can I wear dentures while using Ulceheal Gel?

It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying Ulceheal Gel. You can apply the medicine onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures.

Q. Which 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.

Q. What things to be kept in mind while using Ulceheal Gel?

Along with using Ulceheal 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.

Q. 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.

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