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Orasep Ot 1% Paint
Manufactured byElan Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsClotrimazole
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Description
Orasep Ot 1% Paint is an antifungal medicine used to treat oral thrush (fungal infection of your mouth). It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi.
Orasep Ot 1% Paint may cause nausea, vomiting, change of taste, mild irritation, etc., in some cases. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe.
Orasep Ot 1% Paint should be applied topically to the affected areas of your mouth. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection.
Orasep Ot 1% Paint should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Orasep Ot 1% Paint
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Orasep Ot 1% Paint
Nausea and Vomiting
Unpleasant taste
Irritation at the application site
Uses of Orasep Ot 1% Paint
What is it prescribed for?
Oral Thrush
Oral thrush, also known as oral candidiasis is a fungal infection that develops inside your mouth. The most common symptom is the presence of white lesions (painful sores) on your tongue or inner cheeks. Other symptoms may include bad breath, loss of taste, difficulty in eating or swallowing, etc. Orasep Ot 1% Paint is used in the treatment of oral thrush.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken by Orasep Ot 1% Paint to show its action is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Orasep Ot 1% Paint remains active in your body 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 Orasep Ot 1% Paint.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to the lack of relevant data on pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to the use of Orasep Ot 1% Paint is not known. Hence this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Orasep Ot 1% Paint passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be used during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid using Orasep Ot 1% Paint if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of relevant data on pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to the use of Orasep Ot 1% Paint is not known. Hence this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Orasep Ot 1% Paint passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be used during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
Other medicines
Orasep Ot 1% Paint may interact with other medicines applied topically in your mouth. Inform your doctor about all the medicines that you may have been using to avoid undesired effects.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Orasep Ot 1% Paint as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
As Orasep Ot 1% Paint is intended for topical application in your mouth, the likelihood of serious 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.
Apply Orasep Ot 1% Paint to the affected areas of your mouth. Use it after meals and do not eat or drink for at least 15 to 20 minutes after application of this medicine.
After 15 to 20 minutes, gargle your mouth with water. Do not swallow Orasep Ot 1% Paint.
Use Orasep Ot 1% Paint at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance.
Do not give Orasep Ot 1% Paint to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Orasep Ot 1% Paint is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane (protective covering) of the fungi. This prevents the growth of fungi and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Azole antifungals
Schedule
Schedule H
Drugs, H., 2021. Clotrimazole Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 14 October 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Clotrimazole. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 October 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Jul 2022
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