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Composition FOR Emergel 8.7% w/w Mouth Wash

Choline Salicylate(8.7% w/w)

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Information regarding the use of Emergel Mouth Wash during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Emergel Mouth Wash should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Emergel 8.7% w/w Mouth Wash

Choline Salicylate(8.7% w/w)

Emergel mouth wash uses

{med_name} is used for mouth ulcers.

How emergel mouth wash works

Emergel Mouth Wash is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves mouth sores. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) which cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the mouth.

Common side effects of emergel mouth wash

Burning sensation, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Emergel Mouth Wash

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Emergel Mouth Wash

  • Choline Salicylate is prescribed for the treatment of mouth ulcers.
  • Avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
  • Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Choline Salicylate.
  • Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
  • Do not smoke while using Choline Salicylate as it might cause some side effects.
  • Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.
     

Frequently asked questions FOR Emergel 8.7% w/w Mouth Wash

Choline Salicylate

Q. How should I use Emergel Mouth Wash?
This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Emergel Mouth Wash over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Emergel Mouth Wash over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.
Q. Is it OK to swallow Emergel Mouth Wash?
No, you should not swallow Emergel Mouth Wash. Just apply a thin layer of Emergel Mouth Wash over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.
Q. How long does it take Emergel Mouth Wash to work?
You can see an improvement in your ulcers within 7 days. However, your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of your treatment depending on your condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions to get the maximum benefit of Emergel Mouth Wash. Moreover, if you do not find a considerable improvement within the prescribed duration, consult your doctor. It is important to know if your symptoms have worsened with time then stop the medication immediately and consult your doctor.
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Q. Can I wear dentures while using Emergel Mouth Wash?
It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying Emergel Mouth Wash. You can apply the medicine onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures.
Q. Which foods are bad for mouth ulcers?
Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
Q. What things to be kept in mind while using Emergel Mouth Wash?
Along with using Emergel Mouth Wash use a soft toothbrush, avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying this medicine, avoid putting dentures or braces back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth and stop smoking completely.
Q. What causes mouth ulcers?
There is no definite cause behind mouth ulcers. Some of the factors include biting the inside of your mouth; food sensitivities to acidic foods like strawberries, oranges, pineapples; lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron; dental braces; using a toothbrush with hard bristles and certain medications.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)