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Rexidin m forte gel
My oral surgeon prescribed rexidin m forte gel to apply at extraction site and he said can be swallowed, no problem.
Is it okay?
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It cannot be swallowed. You can consult through this for further details.
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It can be swallowed but it can cause numbing effect in the throat as well which could be quite irritating to the patient. So it’s advisable to gently spit it out. I’m assuming this is not to be applied in first 24 hrs post exaction. ( no spitting in first 24 hrs post extraction)
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Put metrozyl gel 2 times daily
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Better not to swallow.
If accidentally goes inside, no problem.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello
Yes thr s no issue if u accidentally swallow.
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Dr. Anil Kohli
Dentist
45 yrs exp
Delhi
Preferably not to be swallowed
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