Gingicort Buccal Paste
Manufacturer
Praise Pharma
Salt Composition
Triamcinolone (0.1% w/w)
Key Information
Short Description
Gingicort Buccal Paste is a steroid used for the treatment of mouth ulcers, providing relief from swelling and redness in the affected area.
Dosage Form
Paste
Introduction
Gingicort Buccal Paste should be applied on the site of lesion inside the mouth. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Make sure not to swallow the medication. Do not stop using it until you have finished the complete course even when you feel better. You must avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after using it. Do not use it for longer than your doctor has told you to and let him or her know if your condition does not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. The medicine is generally safe to use with minimal side effects. Occasionally it may cause application site irritation. It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another cream that contains a steroid. This paint should only be used if it is clearly needed if you are pregnant. Ask your doctor if it is safe.
Directions for Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How it works
Gingicort Buccal Paste is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling), redness, and pain in the mouth. It does so by sticking to the wet surfaces of the mouth and forming a protective film over the ulcer/injured surfaces.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Gingicort Buccal Paste for the treatment of ulcers of the mouth. Apply a thin amount to the affected areas of your mouth after meals and at bedtime but don't rub it in. Do not eat or drink immediately after applying the medication. Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you don't see any improvement after 1 week of use.
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