aneoi7 ‘Ahihaus Ulcers Mescation: Corcosteraids, Oral Rinsas Medscape Aphthous Ulcers Medication Updated: Jan 20, 2017 Author: Crispian Scully, MD, MRCS, PhD, MDS, CBE, FDSRCS(Eng), FDOSRCPS, FFDRCSI, FDSRCSE, FRCPath, FMedSci, FHEA, FUCL, FSB, DSc, DChD, DMed(HC), Dr(HC); Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA more... MEDICATION Medication Summary TCs remain the mainstay of treatment for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). TCs reduce the number of ulcer days compared with controls, but they have no consistent effect on the frequency of ulceration. TCs may reduce the ulcer duration and pain. Amlexanox oral adhesive pellicles or oral adhesive tablets appear to reduce ulcer pain and duration. Chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinses reduce the severity and pain of ulceration but do not affect the frequency. The range of systemic medications available is of variable or unproven efficacy or may have serious adverse effects; such agents include systemic corticosteroids, colchicine, clofazimine, and thalidomide (and many others). [131 Corticosteroids Class Summary A spectrum of different TCs can be used. All can reduce symptoms, and neither hydrocortisone nor triamcinolone preparations cause adrenal suppression. Ulcers still recur. Hydrocortisone topical (Cortaid, Dermacort, Westcort) + View full drug information Decreases inflammation by suppressing migration of PMNs and reversing increased capillary permeability Triamcinolone topical (Aristocort, Flutex, Kenalog) + View full drug information Decreases inflammation by suppressing migration of PMNs and reversing capillary permeability. Betamethasone topical (Alphatrex, Diprolene, Maxivate) + View full drug information For inflammatory dermatoses responsive to steroids. Decreases inflammation by suppressing migration of PMNs and reversing capillary permeability. hitpvlemecicina medscape.convartcl/857080-medicaiontshouall 1aneoi7 Aphihaus Ulcers Mescation: Corticosteroids, Oral Rinsas Fluocinolone (Synalar, Fluonid) + View full drug information High-potency topical corticosteroid that inhibits cell proliferation and is immunosuppressive, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory. Fluocinonide (Fluonex, Lidex) * View full drug information High-potency topical corticosteroid that inhibits cell proliferation and is immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory. Clobetasol (Temovate) + View full drug information Class | superpotent topical steroid; suppresses mitosis and increases synthesis of proteins that decrease inflammation and cause vasoconstriction. Oral Rinses Class Summary Mucoadhesive action reduces pain by adhering to the mucosal surface of the mouth. Bioadherent oral (Gelclair) + View full drug information This agent adheres to the mucosal surface of mouth and forms a protective coating that shields exposed and overstimulated nerve endings. Ingredients include water, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), sodium hyaluronate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, hydroxy ethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG)—40, hydrogenated castor oil, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, flavoring, saccharin sodium, and glycyrrhetinic acid Follow-up hitpvlemecicina medscape.convartcl/857080-medicaiontshouall 22