II. Background
- Cost: $20/5g tube
III. Indications
- Severe Aphthous Ulcers
IV. Mechanism: Reduces local inflammation
- Inhibits Histamines
- Inhibits Leukotrienes
V. Efficacy
- Speeds up ulcer healing by 1 day
VI. Dosing
- Apply 1/4 inch oral paste to ulcer after meals and qhs
- Start as soon as symptom onset
- Use until ulcer heals up to 10 days