Choline Salicylate
INFORMATION ABOUT CHOLINE SALICYLATE
Choline Salicylate Uses
Choline Salicylate is used for mouth ulcers.
How Choline Salicylate works
Choline Salicylate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Choline Salicylate
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
Burning sensation, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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27 Sep 2021 | 03:04 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Choline Salicylate
- Choline Salicylate 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 Choline Salicylate.
- Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
- Do not smoke while using Choline Salicylate 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 for Choline Salicylate
This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Choline Salicylate over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Choline Salicylate over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.
No, you should not swallow Choline Salicylate. Just apply a thin layer of Choline Salicylate 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 Choline Salicylate. 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 Choline Salicylate. 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 Choline Salicylate use a soft toothbrush, avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying for 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.