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B-Folcin Gel
Manufactured byWest Coast Pharma Works
ContainsCholine salicylate (8.7 %w/w) + Tannic acid (10 %w/w) + Benzalkonium chloride (0.01 %w/w) + Menthol (0.05 %w/w)
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Description
B-Folcin Gel is a combination of Choline Salicylate, Tannic acid, Benzalkonium Chloride and Menthol. It is used to treat mouth ulcers. It aids in the healing of mouth ulcers by creating a protective layer over the ulcers. It also stops the pain signals to your brain, thus reducing pain sensation.
B-Folcin Gel is usually considered safe for use; however, it may show some side effects like burning or tingling sensation at the site of application. The side effects are temporary and resolve with time.
B-Folcin Gel should be used as advised by your doctor. Do not apply it in more than the prescribed quantity as it may increase the chances of side effects.
B-Folcin Gel is advisable to be used after you inform your doctor about the usage or have recently used any other medications for the same problem.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for B-Folcin Gel
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for B-Folcin Gel
Burning or tingling sensation
Uses of B-Folcin Gel
What is it prescribed for?
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are also known as aphthous ulcers (painful lesions that develop inside your mouth). They are usually small, red or yellow in colour. You can see these lesions on or under your tongue, as well as on the inner sides of your cheeks and lips. B-Folcin Gel provides relief from pain caused by mouth ulcers and gives a cooling effect.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required by B-Folcin Gel to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which B-Folcin Gel remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for B-Folcin Gel.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using B-Folcin Gel.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
If you are a breastfeeding women, consult your doctor before using B-Folcin Gel.
Allergy
Do not use B-Folcin Gel if you are allergic to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, burning sensation, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using B-Folcin Gel.
Breast-feeding
If you are a breastfeeding women, consult your doctor before using B-Folcin Gel.
General warnings
Use in children
B-Folcin Gel should be used with extreme caution in children less than 16 years of age and only under supervision. It is contraindicated for use in infants below 4 months of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
If you have missed a dose of B-Folcin Gel, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not use excessive quantities to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek immediate medical attention in case you suspect an overdose of B-Folcin Gel.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Apply B-Folcin Gel to the affected area. Follow the directions on the label or in the package insert. You should not use more or less than the recommended dose.
Do not drink and eat immediately after using B-Folcin Gel.
After applying the gel to your mouth, wait for 30 minutes before putting your dentures back in.
Do not consume spicy meals, acidic fruit drinks, and extremely salty foods. These foods might aggravate the pain.
Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after 7-14 days of using this medicine, or if your symptoms worsen.
Miscelleneous
How it works
B-Folcin Gel is a combination of Choline Salicylate, Tannic acid, Benzalkonium Chloride and Menthol.
Choline Salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). It acts by blocking the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that induce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Tannic acid contains ingredients that form a protective layer on your affected area.
Benzalkonium chloride works by interfering with the growth of microbes.
Menthol gives a cooling effect.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Salicylates, Antiseptic and germicides, Miscellaneous agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Tannic acid. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 8 September 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Choline salicylate. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 8 September 2021].
Medsafe.govt.nz. 2021. Topical oral choline salicylate gels - safety in children. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 8 September 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Menthol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 8 September 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Sep 2021
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