Side effects may include minor pain or stinging when first applied. Use Aphthasol only as directed by your dentist or physician.
Aphthasol is the first FDA-approved and only available prescription drug specifically for the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers, more commonly known as canker sores. Clinical trials have shown that Aphthasol promotes 90% faster pain resolution and 72% faster healing than no treatment.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient. This information is intended for residents of the United States.
Active ingredient of Aphthasol
Amlexanox
Other Ingredients of Aphthasol
enzyl alcohol
gelation
glycerol monostearate
mineral oil
pection petrolatum
sodium carboxymethylcellulose
How does Aphthasol work?
Canker sores contain lots of activated mast cells (these are the cells that make histamine in hay fever). Activated mast cells secrete histamines (known to cause allergy) and leukotrienes (known to cause inflammation). Aphthasol (Amlexanox 5%) is known to inhibit histamine and leukotriene secretion by mast cells. The application of Amlexanox at prodromal stage prevents/reduces ulceration in humans. Therefore Amlexanox inhibits these processes before tissue damage occurs.
Indications - Aphthasol is indicated for the treatment of aphthous ulcers in people with normal immune systems. It is indicated for individuals 18 years or older.
Pediatric Use - Safety and effectiveness of Aphthasol (amlexanox oral paste), 5% in pediatric patients have not been established
Geriatric Use - Clinical Studies of Aphthasol did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 54 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Contraindications - Aphthasol (amlexanox oral paste), 5%, is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensivity to amlexanox or other ingredients in the formulation. Safety and effectiveness of amlexanox in immunocompromised patient have not been assessed!
Adverse Reactions - Adverse Reactions considered related or possibly related to amlexanox oral paste, 5%, were not reported by more than 5% of patients. Adverse reactions reported by 1-2% of the patients were transient pain stinging and/or burning at the site of application. Infrequent (<1%) adverse reactions in the clinical studies were contact mucositis, nausea, and diarrhea
Overdosage - There are no reports of human ingestion overdosage. Ingestion of a full tube of 5 grams of paste would result in systematic exposure well below the maximum nontoxic dose of amlexanox in animals. Gastrointestinal upset such as diarrhea and vomiting could result from an overdose.
Aphthasol is the first FDA-approved and only available prescription drug specifically for the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers, more commonly known as canker sores. Clinical trials have shown that Aphthasol promotes 90% faster pain resolution and 72% faster healing than no treatment.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient. This information is intended for residents of the United States.
