Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to relieve pain, discomfort, and inflammation caused by mouth ulcers. It is also used to treat cold sores, dentures, and sore spots due to orthodontic devices.

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel is for local application only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying it on the affected area. Please consult your doctor if your symptoms do not get better. It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to it or are less than 16 years of age. It should not be applied to open wounds. Burning sensation and application site reactions might be seen as side effects in some patients.

Uses of Zypex Dental Gel

Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Benefits of Zypex Dental Gel

In Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling due to mouth ulcers. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Zypex Dental Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zypex

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

How to use Zypex Dental Gel

Check the label for directions before use. Gently apply the gel to the affected area inside your mouth. Refrain from eating or drinking immediately after applying the gel.

How Zypex Dental Gel works

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Zypex Dental Gel?

If you miss a dose of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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 Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel.
Using a clean finger to massage the gel onto the sore area, not more than once every 3 hours.
Do not smoke while using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Salicylic Acid Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

STOMATOLOGICALS

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical)

Patient concerns

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Stomatitis mouth ulcers regularly

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It can be vit deficiency, autoimmune, lichen planus or traumatic. Consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

User feedback

What are you using Zypex Dental Gel for?

Mouth ulcers

67%

Preservative

33%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

Burning sensa*

100%

*Burning sensation

How do you take Zypex Dental Gel?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

How should I use Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

This medicine should be used only inside the mouth. Take a small amount of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over a cotton swab and apply a uniform, thin layer of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over the affected area. Avoid rubbing the area as it may irritate the ulcers.

Is it OK to swallow Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

No, you should not swallow Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel. Just apply a thin layer of Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel over the affected area in the mouth with a cotton swab.

How long does it take Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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 Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel. 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.

Can I wear dentures while using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

It is advisable not to wear dentures while applying Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel. You can apply the medicine onto the sore area, and leave at least 30 minutes before reinserting the dentures.

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.

What things to be kept in mind while using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel?

Along with using Zypex 9% Mouth Ulcer Gel 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.

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.

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