FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), primarily used to treat mouth ulcers. FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM is used to treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament.
 
FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM contains 'Choline salicylate' that works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. 
 
In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as redness, irritation, burning or itching sensation. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen.
 
Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM for a week. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side-effects/interactions.

FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM is used to treat pain, inflammation, ulcerations, irritation, or injuries of the oral cavity, including mouth mucous membrane, gums, pharynx, and periodontal ligament. FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM is rapidly absorbed through the mucous membrane and effectively relieves the pain within 2-3minutes of application. The analgesic effect of FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM lasts for up to 2-3hours.

• Redness
• Itching
• Irritation
• Burning sensation
• Taste changes

Do not use FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have phenylketonuria or bleeding problems such as oesophageal varices. Talk to your doctor if you have inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, peptic ulcer disease, or bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve despite using FITGEL OINTMENT 15GM for a week, if the pain is persistent or if the symptoms are accompanied by fever.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Avoid eating foods that irritate mouth ulcers.
• Include whole grains and alkaline fruits and vegetables,
• Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Include multivitamins, especially B12, folate, zinc, and iron.
• Maintain good dental hygiene by brushing after meals and regular flossing.
• Gargling with salt water also helps in treating mouth ulcers.
• Apply ice or damp tea bags to numb the pain.
• Try natural remedies such as chamomile tea, Echinacea, myrrh, and liquorice root. 

Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores are small, painful lesions that develop in the mouth or at the base of the gums. These can make you uncomfortable while eating, drinking, and talking. Mouth ulcers usually heal within a few weeks and are not contagious. People with a family history of canker sores are at more risk of developing mouth ulcers. Minor mouth injury from dental work or hard brushing, acidic foods, lack of essential vitamins, dental braces, emotional stress, and viral, bacterial, or fungal infections could be a cause of developing mouth ulcers.