Ulciwok 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.
Ulciwok 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.
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.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Ulciwok
Burning sensation
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ulciwok Gel is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
FAQs:
How should I use Ulciwok Gel?
This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Ulciwok Gel over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Ulciwok Gel over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.
Is it OK to swallow Ulciwok Gel?
No, you should not swallow Ulciwok Gel. Just apply a thin layer of Ulciwok Gel over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.
How long does it take Ulciwok 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 Ulciwok 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.
Can I wear dentures while using Ulciwok Gel?
It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying Ulciwok Gel. You can apply the medicine onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures.
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.
What things to be kept in mind while using Ulciwok Gel?
Along with using Ulciwok 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.
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.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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