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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is a specialized oral medication formulated to treat painful mouth ulcers, commonly known as canker sores. Painful mouth ulcers can make everyday activities like eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable. It works directly at the site of the sore to provide rapid pain relief while actively promoting faster recovery. This treatment helps protect the delicate oral tissues, making daily activities like eating and talking much more comfortable.

For the best results, apply Lexanox Plus Oral Paste consistently as directed by your doctor, typically after meals to prevent Lexanox Plus Oral Paste from washing away. You should use it regularly until the sore heals completely. Making simple changes, such as avoiding hot drinks and choosing soft foods, can also support your recovery and prevent further irritation while using this product.

While using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, some people may experience mild, temporary stinging or burning at the application site. These symptoms are common and usually fade within a few minutes. However, if you develop severe irritation, swelling of the mouth, or a skin rash, you should stop using the product immediately and consult your doctor.

Talk to your doctor before starting Lexanox Plus Oral Paste if you have any open, bleeding wounds in your mouth or signs of a severe oral infection. Do not take this if you have a known allergy to local anesthetics or any of the inactive ingredients in the paste. Your healthcare provider can help determine if this treatment is appropriate for your specific condition.

Before using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, tell your doctor about any other oral products, medications, or alcohol use, as combining certain substances can increase the risk of localized irritation. It is also important for pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly individuals to consult their doctor or pharmacist before starting this treatment to ensure maximum safety.

Uses of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is used in the treatment of Mouth ulcers. The detailed uses of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste are as follows:

  • Mouth Ulcers (Canker Sores): Lexanox Plus Oral Paste helps by forming a protective layer over the ulcer, reducing pain, and accelerating the natural healing of the delicate tissues inside your mouth.
  • Oral Mucosal Irritation: Lexanox Plus Oral Paste relieves localized discomfort and inflammation caused by minor injuries, braces, or dental appliances rubbing against the inside of your cheek or gums.

Key Benefits

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste helps relieve the pain and discomfort of mouth ulcers while promoting healing of the affected area. Its combination of an anti-inflammatory medicine and a local anesthetic provides fast relief and improves comfort during recovery.

Benefits may include:

  • Helps provide rapid relief from pain and discomfort caused by mouth ulcers.
  • Numbs the affected area, making eating, drinking, and speaking easier and more comfortable.
  • Helps reduce inflammation and supports faster healing of mouth ulcers.
  • Forms a protective barrier over the ulcer, helping reduce irritation from hot, spicy, or acidic foods.
  • Supports the natural healing process of minor mouth ulcers and improves oral comfort.
  • Helps improve overall quality of life while the ulcer heals when used as prescribed. 
Side effects of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, 5 gm
  • If you experience symptoms such as mouth ulcers, redness, difficulty in swallowing or talking, abdominal pain, and painful bowel movements as a drug side effect, consult your doctor as they may adjust the dose if necessary or prescribe alternative medication.
  • Practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly, to prevent infection.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your mucous membranes hydrated and promote healing.
  • Avoid spicy or acidic foods, which can irritate the mucous membranes and exacerbate inflammation.
  • Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, to reduce inflammation.
  • Follow a soft food diet to reduce discomfort and promote healing.

Directions for Use

  •  Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Check the label for directions and apply the medicine to the affected area with a clean finger or cotton swab.
  • Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is for oral cavity use only.
  • Avoid eating, drinking, or putting in dental appliances like braces or dentures for at least 30 minutes after using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.

How Lexanox Plus Oral Paste Works

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste contains Amlexanox and Lidocaine. Amlexanox: It is an anti-inflammatory medicine that helps reduce redness, swelling, and pain by blocking the release of inflammatory chemicals involved in mouth ulcers. This helps promote faster healing of the damaged oral tissue and reduces discomfort. Lidocaine: It is a local anesthetic that works by temporarily blocking pain signals from the nerves at the site of application. This quickly numbs the affected area, providing fast relief from the pain and burning sensation caused by mouth ulcers.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Lexanox Plus Oral Paste interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe the medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Lexanox Plus Oral Paste can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you have liver problems before using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult the doctor if you have kidney problems before using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste in children.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is generally safe for individuals with heart problems, as it's applied locally in the mouth with minimal systemic absorption. However, consult your doctor before use to avoid rare risks like dizziness or allergic reactions.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is generally safe for geriatric use, as it's applied locally with minimal systemic absorption. However, older adults may be more prone to irritation or sensitivity, so it's best to consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

Because Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is applied in small amounts, overdose is uncommon. However, swallowing a large amount, especially by a young child, can cause serious side effects from lidocaine, including severe drowsiness, confusion, seizures, difficulty breathing, or abnormal heart rhythms. If a child accidentally swallows Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, or if anyone develops these symptoms after ingestion, seek emergency medical care immediately or contact your local poison control center.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid irritating foods: Steer clear of spicy, highly acidic (like citrus fruits), salty, or very crunchy foods, which can scrape or irritate the healing ulcer.
  • Use a soft toothbrush: Switch to a soft-bristled toothbrush to prevent accidental trauma to your gums and cheeks while brushing.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your mouth moist, which aids the natural healing process.
  • Manage stress: Stress is a common trigger for mouth ulcers. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation to help prevent future outbreaks.
  • Avoid hot beverages: Let hot tea, coffee, or soups cool down to room temperature before consuming them to avoid burning the sensitive, numbed areas of your mouth.
  • Identify possible triggers: If you develop mouth ulcers frequently, speak with your doctor. Recurrent ulcers can sometimes be linked to vitamin B12, folate, or iron deficiency, hormonal changes, certain foods, or underlying medical conditions that may require further evaluation.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Lexanox Plus Oral Paste to start to work: The time required for Lexanox Plus Oral Paste to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste last: The duration of action for Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Lexanox Plus Oral Paste

If you forget to apply a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and continue with your regular routine. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed application.

Storage

•Store Lexanox Plus Oral Paste at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Apply only to the affected area: Apply Lexanox Plus Oral Paste only to the mouth ulcer as directed. Do not spread it over large areas inside the mouth or use more than the prescribed amount, as this may increase the absorption of lidocaine.
  • Avoid brushing immediately after application: Do not brush your teeth immediately after applying Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, as this may remove the paste from the ulcer and reduce its effectiveness.
  • Avoid biting your mouth: Be careful not to bite your cheek, tongue, or lips while your mouth remains numb after applying Lexanox Plus Oral Paste, as reduced sensation may increase the risk of accidental injury.
  • Inspect Lexanox Plus Oral Paste before use: Check the tube before each use. Do not use Lexanox Plus Oral Paste if the packaging is damaged or if the paste has changed color, texture, or consistency.
  • Use only for the prescribed duration: Limit the use of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste to the recommended treatment period, usually no more than 10 days, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other local anesthetics or oral pain-relief gels (e.g., lidocaine gel, benzocaine gel): Using these medicines alongside Lexanox Plus Oral Paste may increase the risk of excessive numbness and other local anesthetic side effects.
  • Antiarrhythmic medicines (e.g., amiodarone, mexiletine): These medicines may interact with the lidocaine component of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste if it is absorbed into the bloodstream. Your doctor may monitor you more closely.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Lexanox Plus Oral Paste when used as directed.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[MISCELLANEOUS]

FAQs

Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is used to treat mouth ulcers.
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste blocks the chemical messengers that cause pain and decreases the pain sensation. It also promotes the healing of mouth ulcers.
Do not eat or drink anything or rinse your mouth for 30 minutes after applying Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
It would be better to 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.
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is usually prescribed for a short duration. Consult the doctor if your condition does not improve despite using it for the prescribed duration.
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is unlikely to cause diarrhoea as it is used only in the oral mucosa. Consult the doctor if you experience diarrhoea during treatment with Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
No, Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is not indicated for the treatment of skin ulcers. It is used to treat mouth ulcers.
Check the label for directions and apply the medicine to the affected area with a clean finger or cotton swab.
You may notice an improvement within 7-10 days of using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste. Continue using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste for the recommended duration for full benefits.
Do not eat or drink immediately after using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste. Avoid putting braces or dentures back in the mouth for at least 30 minutes after applying Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
Braces, badly fitted dentures, biting inside of the cheeks, sharp tooth, cuts or burns while eating may cause mouth ulcers.
Limited information is available about the use of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste in children. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Lexanox Plus Oral Paste in children.
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste may cause side effects such as application site reactions such as a slight burning or stinging sensation. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms whilst using Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
Lexanox Plus Oral Paste can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if advised by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
As Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is for oral cavity use only, it is unlikely to interact with other medications. However, consult the doctor before using other medicines with Lexanox Plus Oral Paste.
Swallowing a small, pea-sized amount during normal application is generally harmless. However, if a large quantity of the paste is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Talk to your doctor if you feel unwell after accidental ingestion.
No, Lexanox Plus Oral Paste is designed specifically for mouth ulcers (canker sores) inside the mouth and is not intended to treat cold sores, which are caused by a viral infection on the outer lips. Talk to your doctor to get the correct treatment for cold sores.
Yes, you can use Lexanox Plus Oral Paste to relieve sores caused by braces or dentures rubbing against your oral tissues. However, make sure to apply it directly to the sore and allow it to dry slightly before putting your dental appliance back in. Talk to your doctor if the irritation persists.
Most minor mouth ulcers heal within 7 to 14 days. See your doctor if an ulcer lasts longer than 2 to 3 weeks, keeps coming back frequently, becomes unusually large or very painful, or is accompanied by fever, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands, or unexplained weight loss. These symptoms may require further investigation to rule out an underlying medical condition.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Other Info - LEX0048
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