Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm

Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm is used for the treatment of mouth ulcers. Also, it is used to treat mouth irritation. Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm belongs to a group of medications called corticosteroids. It contains Triamcinolone which works by reducing inflammation. It adheres to oral lesions, providing a localised anti-inflammatory effect.

Use Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm as advised by your doctor. Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm may cause side effects such as burning, itching, irritation, redness or dryness of the treated area. These side effects of Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Triamcinolone or any other ingredients of Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm, tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm. Inform your doctor if you have bacterial or fungal infections of the throat or mouth. If you are taking any other supplements or medicines, inform your doctor.

Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm contains Triamcinolone, a corticosteroid which works by reducing inflammation. It is used to treat mouth Also, it is used to treat mouth irritation. It adheres to oral lesions, providing a localised anti-inflammatory effect.

• Burning, itching, irritation, redness or dryness of the treated area

If you are allergic to Triamcinolone or any other ingredients of Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm, tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm. Inform your doctor if you have viral, bacterial or fungal infections of the throat or mouth. If you are taking any other supplements or medicines, inform your doctor. Do not apply more than four times a day. Do not use for longer than 5 days without medical advice.

Drug-drug interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking some other medicines, nutritional products, herbal preparations or vitamin supplements.

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-disease interactions: If you have viral skin infections (chickenpox or cold sores), bacterial or fungal infections of the throat or mouth, tuberculosis, stomach ulcer or diabetes, consult a doctor before using Kenacort 0.1% Oral Paste 5 gm.

• Avoid foods that irritate your mouth, such as acidic fruits, nuts, chips, and spicy foods. Instead, pick non-acidic fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Eat a well-balanced diet and consider taking a multivitamin daily.
• To minimize unintentional bites, try to avoid talking while you are chewing food.
• Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing your teeth after meals and flossing every day.
• Reduce your stress.
• Avoid hard-bristled toothbrushes and mouthwashes containing alcohol or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).

Mouth sores: These are the painful lesions or swelling that occur inside the lower lips, gums, or tongue. This causes difficulty in eating and drinking.