Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel

All Details About Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel

Description:

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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.

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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:

Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Directions For Use:

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 Zypex

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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 the body.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

FAQs:

How should I use Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.

Is it OK to swallow Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

No, you should not swallow Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel. Just apply a thin layer of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.

How long does it take Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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 Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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 Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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 Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

Along with using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer 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. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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