Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Mouth ulcers |
| Therapy | Drugs For Aphthous Ulcers |
| Side Effects | Burning, itching, redness at application site. |
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Molecule Description
Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride is a topical gel used to treat mouth ulcers. It also relieves pain, swelling, redness, and burning sensation of the ulcers. It contains choline salicylate, lidocaine (also called lignocaine) and benzalkonium chloride. Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride is meant for topical application and should be used as directed by a doctor. It should not be swallowed. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Uses
Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride is used to provide temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with mouth ulcers or injury due to any dental attachments.
Contraindications
When should one not use Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride
- If you are allergic to lidocaine or choline salicylate or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have stomach ulcers or ulcers in any part of your gut or digestive tract.
- If you have asthma or any airway or lung-related problem.
- It should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 16.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Burning, redness or itching at application site.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are taking aspirin or other salicylate-containing medicines as this medicine already contains salicylate.
- You have a fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and sore throat after treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose and do not swallow it while applying it in the mouth.
- Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride can cause numbness of the tongue. Hence, care should be taken while eating or drinking hot foods.
- You experience any discomfort after the application of this medicine.
- Be careful when having hot liquid or food as components of this medicine numb the surface of your mouth and make it easier to burn.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Choline salicylate has anti-inflammatory properties. It works by blocking the action of chemical substances that are responsible for pain and inflammation.
- Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic as it numbs the area where it is applied. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals to your brain.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- This medicine is unlikely to interact with other medicines. However, you should tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines, herbal preparations or supplements.
- Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride may interfere with thinning blood medicines (Warfarin, Heparin, etc.) and medicines that are used to treat gout or a type of arthritis due to uric acid deposits in joints (colchicine, etc.).
- Avoid the application of any other topical products after the application of this medicine to avoid any possible side effects.
Dosage
Overdose
Excess use of this medicine may lead to salicylate toxicity, symptoms of which may include dizziness, ringing in the ears and deafness. If you experience any of the symptoms or if you have swallowed this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Missing a dose of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine+Benzolkenium Chloride may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed an application, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.
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