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Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

Manufactured byMACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsAmlexanox (50 mg) + Lidocaine (20 mg)
Description
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is a combination of Amlexanox and Lidocaine. It is used to treat mouth ulcers, painful sores that develop inside your mouth or at the base of your gums. It helps in the fast healing of the ulcers and also decreases the pain associated with it. Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is usually considered safe for use. However, it may show some side effects like irritation or burning sensation at the site of application. These side effects are temporary and resolve with time. Inform your doctor if the side effects worsen or persist for a long time. Lexanox Plus Oral Paste should be used as advised by your doctor. Do not apply more than the prescribed amount or use it more often. Lexanox Plus Oral Paste should not be used if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using other medicines for the same condition.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

  • Unpleasant taste
  • Short-term pain, stinging or burning at the application site
  • Nausea

Uses of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

What is it prescribed for?

  • Aphthous Ulcers
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Lexanox Plus Oral Paste to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lexanox Plus Oral Paste 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 Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is recommended for use during pregnancy only if necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat, eyes), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is recommended for use during pregnancy only if necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is usually not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age unless advised by the doctor.

External use only

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is intended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste 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 dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a long time in large quantities.
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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Lexanox Plus Oral Paste after you brush your teeth after a meal or at bedtime. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or become worse. Contact your doctor if your ulcers do not heal or pain does not subside even after 10 days of using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is a combination of Amlexanox and Lidocaine. Amlexanox reduces pain and promotes faster healing. Lidocaine works by stopping the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. Thus it helps to relieve pain and swelling caused due to mouth ulcers.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical anesthetics, Anti-aphthous ulcer agent

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Dec 2021

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