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Description
Oraflora Gel is used for the treatment of mouth ulcers (painful sores on the inner lining of your mouth). It also provides relief from redness, swelling and tenderness that may be associated with wearing dentures (removable replacements for missing teeth) or dental braces (wire-based appliances used to correct crowded and misaligned teeth).
Oraflora Gel works by preventing the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for causing pain, redness, and swelling.
Oraflora Gel may cause a burning or stinging sensation at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Oraflora Gel should be applied topically to the affected part as directed by your doctor. Continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your condition.
Oraflora Gel should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Oraflora Gel
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Oraflora Gel
Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Uses of Oraflora Gel
What is it prescribed for?
Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are painful sores that occur on the inner lining of your lips, gums, tongue, and roof of your mouth. Oraflora Gel is used in the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Denture sores
Oraflora Gel is used to provide relief from redness, swelling, and tenderness that may be associated with wearing dentures (removable replacements for missing teeth) or dental braces (wire-based appliances used to correct crowded and misaligned teeth).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Oraflora Gel to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Oraflora Gel remains effective is not clinically known.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 have been reported with Oraflora Gel.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Oraflora Gel is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Oraflora Gel passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid Oraflora Gel if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Oraflora Gel is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Oraflora Gel passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
For external use only
Oraflora Gel is meant for external use in your mouth only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
Other medicines
Oraflora Gel may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about the topical preparations (meant for oral use such as gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Oraflora Gel as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Oraflora Gel is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
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.
Oraflora Gel is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.
Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube.
Use Oraflora Gel at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance.
Do not give Oraflora Gel to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Oraflora Gel works by preventing the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for causing pain and swelling.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical analgesics
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Dec 2021
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