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Orex Lo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Mouth Ulcer, Local Anesthesia, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Orex Lo have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Orex Lo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Orex Lo include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Orex Lo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Orex Lo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Orex Lo's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Orex Lo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Orex Lo related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer must refrain from the use of Orex Lo since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Orex Lo contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Orex Lo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orex Lo is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Orex Lo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Orex Lo safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Orex Lo will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Orex Lo safe during breastfeeding?
Orex Lo can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Orex Lo on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Orex Lo on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Orex Lo on the Liver?
Side effects of Orex Lo on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Orex Lo on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Orex Lo on heart. So it is not known whether taking Orex Lo will cause side effects on heart or not.
Orex Lo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orex Lo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orex Lo habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Orex Lo has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Orex Lo
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Orex Lo together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orex Lo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orex Lo with alcohol will be.
Orex Lo contains choline salicylate which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It gives a soothing effect to the sore area in the mouth and relief from inflammation.
Orex Lo is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
Orex Lo is a brand name for choline salicylate and it is available in the form of mouthwash, gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug called anti-inflammatory agent and pain reliever. It is mainly used to provide relief from symptoms such as pain and inflammation in mouth ulcer, cold sores, and denture sores.
Rinse with mouthwash for 30 seconds 1-2 times in a day or as directed by your doctor. The oral gel has to be applied to the affected area as directed by physician, then wash your hands. Orex Lo should not be swallowed or spit it out after applying. Do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes after using this drug.
No, Orex Lo is not safe for babies. It is not recommended to use in babies because it can cause Reye’s syndrome (causes swelling in the brain and liver damage).
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