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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:18 PM IST
Oraflora Oral Gel is used to treat mouth ulcers. It is used to treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament. It contains Choline salicylate that works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. It may cause common side effects such as redness, irritation, burning or itching sensation. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Mcw Healthcare

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Oraflora Oral Gel

Oraflora Oral Gel used to treat mouth ulcers. Oraflora Oral Gel is used to treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament.
 
Oraflora Oral Gel contains 'Choline salicylate' that works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. 
 
In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as redness, irritation, burning or itching sensation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using Oraflora Oral Gel for a week. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Oraflora Oral Gel

Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Medicinal Benefits

Oraflora Oral Gel belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Oraflora Oral Gel is used to treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament. Oraflora Oral Gel works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Oraflora Oral Gel is rapidly absorbed through the mucous membrane and effectively relieves the pain within 2-3 minutes of application. The analgesic effect of Oraflora Oral Gel lasts for up to 2-3 hours.

Directions for Use

Lozenges: Place it in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly; do not chew, crush or swallow.Gel: Apply it to the affected area or use it as advised by the physician.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Oraflora Oral Gel

  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Irritation
  • Burning sensation
  • Taste changes

Drug Warnings

Do not use Oraflora Oral Gel if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have phenylketonuria or bleeding problems such as oesophageal varices. Talk to your doctor if you have inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, peptic ulcer disease, or bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using Oraflora Oral Gel for a week, if the pain is persistent or if the symptoms are accompanied by fever.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid eating foods that irritate mouth ulcers.

  • Include whole grains and alkaline fruits and vegetables,

  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Include multivitamins, especially B12, folate, zinc, and iron.

  • Maintain good dental hygiene by brushing after meals and regular flossing.

  • Gargling with salt water also helps in treating mouth ulcers.

  • Apply ice or damp tea bags to numb the pain.

  • Try natural remedies such as chamomile tea, Echinacea, myrrh, and liquorice root. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small, painful lesions that develop in the mouth or at the base of the gums. These can make you uncomfortable while eating, drinking, and talking. Mouth ulcers usually heal within a few weeks and are not contagious. People with a family history of canker sores are at more risk of developing mouth ulcers. Minor mouth injury from dental work or hard brushing, acidic foods, lack of essential vitamins, dental braces, emotional stress, and viral, bacterial, or fungal infections could be a cause of developing mouth ulcers.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Oraflora Oral Gel. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Oraflora Oral Gel belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Oraflora Oral Gel can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Oraflora Oral Gel does not affect your ability to drive or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Oraflora Oral Gel in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Oraflora Oral Gel in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Oraflora Oral Gel should not be used in children as it might cause Reye's syndrome (a rare disease that causes damage to the brain and liver).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

501, Rafael Tower, Old Palasia, Indore 452 001 India
Other Info - ORA0106

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FAQs

Oraflora Oral Gel belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), primarily used to treat mouth ulcers. Oraflora Oral Gel can treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament.
Oraflora Oral Gel works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.
Oraflora Oral Gel should not be used for longer durations unless recommended by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Oraflora Oral Gel for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may advise you an alternate medicine.
Avoid eating foods that irritate mouth ulcers, such as spicy, fried foods and acidic fruits like grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, or oranges. Include whole grains and alkaline foods in your diet.
Oraflora Oral Gel is rapidly absorbed through the mucous membrane and effectively relieves the pain within 2-3minutes of application. The analgesic effect of Oraflora Oral Gel lasts for up to 2-3hours.
Oraflora Oral Gel should not be used to treat teething pain in infants. Oraflora Oral Gel is not recommended for use in children as it may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome (a rare disease that causes damage to the brain and liver). Consult your doctor, he/she may advise an alternate medicine for teething pain.
Apply a thin layer of Oraflora Oral Gel to ulcer using cotton swab. Use it as advised by the doctor. Avoid eating or drinking for a while after applying the gel.
No, you should not swallow Oraflora Oral Gel as it has some side-effects. Use it as advised by the doctor.
It may take 7 days to see improvement after using Oraflora Oral Gel. However, the exact duration for the Oraflora Oral Gel will be suggested by the doctor.
No, avoid wearing dentures for atleast half an hour after applying Oraflora Oral Gel. However, please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Avoid using Oraflora Oral Gel if any allergic reactions or irritation occurs. Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Oraflora Oral Gel. Avoid putting braces or dentures back in the mouth for 30minutes after applying Oraflora Oral Gel and quit smoking.
There is no definite cause for mouth ulcers. Some factors include vitamin deficiencies, biting the inside of your mouth, using hard-bristled toothbrush, certain medications and sensitivity to acidic foods such as oranges, pineapples and strawberries.

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