Suggest Medication For A Mouth Ulcer

Posted on Sun, 9 Oct 2016

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Question : I'm having a tongue ulcer on the left side, it's very painful. I have such tongue ulcer twice it thrice a year usually. Please prescribe a cure for this.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (-3 hours later)

Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Avoid very hot or cold drink.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid constipation.
Take Tylenol for pain.
Take folic acid tablet twice a day.
Consult your doctor for examination and if required for antibiotics.
Don't worry and take care....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Modi (2 hours later)

I'm attaching a pic of the ulcer for reference. Also, I'm taking metrogyl 400 and cobadex z, as these are medicines my local medical practitioner usually prescribes. But this keeps happening. Are the medicines correct?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes, medicines are correct.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Yes your doctor has prescribed proper medicine.
Continue my advice as I given to you.
Avoid biting of teeth.
Don't worry and take care...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj