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Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]
Frequency. ~30% of people to some degree [1] Deaths. None reported. Aphthous stomatitis, [2] or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly referred to as a canker sore, is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non- contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals.
Donnatal is a combination medication that provides natural belladonna alkaloids in a specific fixed ratio combined with phenobarbital to provide peripheral anticholinergic / antispasmodic action and mild sedation. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Donnatal is manufactured for Concordia Pharmaceuticals by IriSys, LLC.
Fluticasone propionate, sold under the brand names Flovent and Flonase among others, is a glucocorticoid steroid medication. [ 8 ] When inhaled it is used for the long term management of asthma and COPD. [ 8 ] In the nose it is used for hay fever and nasal polyps. [ 9 ][ 10 ] It can also be used for mouth ulcers. [ 11 ]
Sulfonated phenolics/sulfuric acid is used in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (canker sores). Debacterol is available as a swab and in a liquid formulation. [citation needed] Sulfonated phenolics/sulfuric acid is not listed in the Physician's Desk Reference [2] and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for any ...
Famotidine. Famotidine, sold under the brand name Pepcid among others, is a histamine H 2 receptor antagonist medication that decreases stomach acid production. [4] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. [4] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. [4]
Sucralfate, sold under various brand names, is a medication used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation and to prevent stress ulcers. [ 3 ][ 4 ][ 5 ] Its usefulness in people infected by H. pylori is limited. [ 3 ]
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