Aftagel Buccal Gel 15ml on sale in our pharmacy Bio is a drug indicated for the local treatment of inflammatory lesions limited to the oral mucosa and mouth ulcers.
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Aftagel Gel Buccal 15ml is an analgesic gel containing a local anesthetic. It is used in the local treatment of limited inflammatory lesions of the oral mucosa and canker sores .
Often mild, canker sores also called aphtosis are no less bothersome and painful. In rare cases, they can be symptoms of certain illnesses. As canker sores heal on their own, their treatment is mainly symptomatic, in order to relieve the pain.
Canker sore is a vascular disorder. A canker sore occurs when a small vessel becomes blocked, an ulceration appears then a necrosis, which ends up creating a small hole. The larger the artery, the larger the necrotic area, the larger the canker sore.
The active substances are :
Lidocaine hydrochloride 0.60000 g
Zinc sulfate 0.50000 g
Per 100 ml of oral gel.
The other components are :
Excipients: glycerol, hydroxyethylcellulose, strawberry flavor LC 15096, sodium saccharin, clove essential oil, cochineal red A (E 124), purified water.
Do not use Aftagel Gel Buccal 15ml in the following cases: if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics (lidocaine).
Be careful with Aftagel Gel Buccal 15ml :
Taking other medications
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
15 ml tube.
Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.
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ANSM - Last updated: 21/02/2011
AFTAGEL, oral gel
Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Zinc Sulphate
Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.
· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult a physician.
· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this notice :
1. WHAT IS AFTAGEL, oral gel AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
2. BEFORE YOU USE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
3. HOW TO USE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW TO STORE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS AFTAGEL, oral gel AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Local anesthetic
Stomatological preparation
(A. digestive system and metabolism)
Local treatment of limited inflammatory lesions of the buccal mucosa and canker sores.
2. BEFORE YOU USE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Not applicable.
Do not use AFTAGEL, mouth gel if: you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics (lidocaine).
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take special care with AFTAGEL, oral gel:
Special warnings
Do not use for long periods.
Precautions for use
IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
Interaction with other medicines
Taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breast feeding
This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.
In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
The attention of athletes is drawn to the fact that this specialty contains an active principle which can induce a positive reaction of the tests performed during doping controls.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
Important information about some of the ingredients of AFTAGEL, oral gel
List of excipients with known effect: Propylene glycol.
3. HOW TO USE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
Not applicable.
Dosage
After thoroughly washing your hands, apply the gel to your finger and gently massage the painful mouth.
Wash hands after application.
To be renewed if necessary.
Method and route of administration
LOCAL WAY
Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose
If you used more AFTAGEL, mouth gel than you should:
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Instructions for omission of one or more doses
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of adverse reactions
Like all medicines, AFTAGEL, oral gel is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to it: local reactions (irritations or sensitization) possible.
DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any of the side effects gets serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE AFTAGEL, oral gel?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use AFTAGEL, mouth gel after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.
Full list of active substances and excipients
What does AFTAGEL contain, mouth gel?
The active substances are:
Lidocaine Hydrochloride ............................................... .................................................. ............. 0.60000 g
Sulphate of zinc ............................................... .................................................. ............................ 0.50000 g
For 100 ml of buccal gel.
The other components are:
Excipients: glycerol, hydroxyethylcellulose, strawberry flavor LC 15096, sodium saccharin, clove essential oil, cochineal red A (E 124), purified water.
Pharmaceutical form and content
What is AFTAGEL, oral gel and contents of the pack?
This medication is in the form of an oral gel. Tube of 15 ml
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
PLACE LUCIEN-AUVERT
77000 MELUN
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
PLACE LUCIEN AUVERT
77000 MELUN
FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL COOPERATION
2 RUE DE LA SAUSSAIE
77310 SAINT-FARGEAU PONTHIERRY
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the notice
The last date on which this leaflet was approved is {date}.
AMM under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the Afssaps website (France).
Information for health professionals only
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Analgesic oral preparation
lidocaine, zinc sulfate
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
AFTAGEL: buccal gel (strawberry flavor); bottle of 15 ml.
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French Pharmaceutical Cooperation Laboratory
p 100 ml | |
Lidocaine hydrochloride | 600 mg |
Sulphate of zinc | 500 mg |
Usual dosage:
1 application, to be renewed during the day, if necessary.