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Medications for Aphthous Ulcer

Other names: Canker Sores; Mouth Ulcer; Ulcer, aphthous

These small sensitive painful craters in the mouth are common canker sores. There are many possible causes of apthous ulcers and frequently the cause is unknown.

Drugs used to treat Aphthous Ulcer

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
triamcinolone 10 5 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Aphthous Ulcer
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Brand names:
Oralone, Trianex
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dexamethasone 9.0 1 review for dexamethasone to treat Aphthous Ulcer
Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Brand name:
De-Sone LA
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
FIRST Mouthwash BLM 7.0 4 reviews for FIRST Mouthwash BLM to treat Aphthous Ulcer
Rx N N X
Generic name:
aluminum hydroxide / diphenhydramine / lidocaine / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone topical
Drug class:
mouth and throat products
For consumers:
interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Oralone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
benzocaine 8.0 2 reviews for benzocaine to treat Aphthous Ulcer
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Brand names:
Orajel, Anbesol, Zilactin-B, Benzo-Jel, Orabase, Denti-Care Denti-Freeze, Hurricaine, Laryngesic, Ora film, Cepacol Fizzlers, Detane
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Orajel 8.0 2 reviews for Orajel to treat Aphthous Ulcer
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Trianex Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
De-Sone LA Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anbesol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silatrix Rate Add review
Rx U
Generic name:
sucralfate topical
For consumers:
dosage,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zilactin-B Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benzo-Jel Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Orabase Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Denti-Care Denti-Freeze Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hurricaine Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Laryngesic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ora film Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cepacol Fizzlers Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Detane Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Orafate Rate Add review
U
Generic name:
mucosal coating topical
For consumers:
ProThelial Rate Add review
U
Generic name:
mucosal coating topical
For consumers:

Frequently asked questions

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Alternative treatments for Aphthous Ulcer

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Aphthous Ulcer. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Aphthous Ulcer.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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