Sorex is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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Information regarding the use of Sorex during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Medicine Overview of Sorex 5% Oral Paste
Introduction
Sorex is used to treat mouth ulcers. It reduces inflammation (swelling), redness and pain. Thus, helps to provide healing.
Sorex is for external use only, so apply where it is needed in oral cavity. The best time to apply the medication is after brushing or post meals and at bedtime. It may cause temporary pain and burning at the application site. But, inform your doctor if this does not go away. If significant healing or pain relief does not occur in other 10 days than you may consult your dentist or physician again.
Uses of Sorex
Mouth ulcers
Side effects of Sorex
Common
Application site pain
Stinging sensation
Burning sensation
How to use Sorex
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 Sorex works
Sorex is an anti-aphthous ulcer medication. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling), redness and pain due to mouth sores/ulcers. It does so by sticking to the wet surfaces of the mouth and forming a protective film over the ulcer/injured surfaces. This speeds up healing.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Sorex for the treatment of mouth sores.
The best time to apply the medication is after brushing/flossing post meals and at bedtime.
Avoid direct contact with the eye. In case of contact, eye should be promptly washed with ample amount of water.
It may cause temporary pain and burning at the application site. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
If significant healing/ pain relief has not occurred in 10 days, consult your dentist or physician.
Stop using Sorex and inform your doctor if you notice skin rash, new mouth ulcers or white patches inside your mouth or on your lips.
Brief Description
Indication
Adult: Topical As a 5% oral paste: Apply approx 0.5 cm of oral paste directly on to each ulcer 4 times/day; following oral hygiene after meals and at bedtime.
Initiate treatment at earliest symptom of an aphthous ulcer. Continue treatment until mouth ulcer is healed, not exceeding 10 days.
Adult Dose
For topical use on mouth ulcers only. Avoid contact with the eyes; rinse immediately if ocular contact occurs. Wash hands before and after every application. Discontinue treatment if rash or contact mucositis develops. Seek medical advice if mouth ulcers have not healed after 10 days of treatment. Effects have not been evaluated in immune-compromised patients. Use lower initial dose for elderly patients. Not recommended for use in children below <12 yr. Pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Renal Dose
Amlexanox accelerates healing of aphthous ulcers. The exact mechanism of action is not known. In vitro studies have shown that Amlexanox is a potent inhibitor of the formation and/or release of inflammatory mediators (histamine and leukotrienes) from mast cells, neutrophils, and mononuclear cells.
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