Although mouth ulcers can heal on their own, the process can be both painful and time-consuming. Using hydrocortisone buccal tablets can speed up healing and treat mouth ulcers within five days.
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Hydrocortisone buccal tablets are dissolvable steroid tablets used to treat mouth ulcers. When placed in the mouth, they can reduce swelling and irritation caused by ulcers.
Mouth ulcers can be caused by many things like hormonal changes, irritation and certain vitamin deficiencies. Although they heal on their own, they can be painful, making it difficult to eat and drink. Using hydrocortisone tablets can help speed up the healing process and reduce pain.
How does hydrocortisone work?
Hydrocortisone is in a group of medicines called corticosteroids. These medicines suppress your immune system and have anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce swelling and pain.
What doses of hydrocortisone buccal tablets are there?
There’s only one dose of hydrocortisone buccal tablets available: 2.5mg. Usually, you’ll use one tablet up to four times a day, for a maximum of five days.
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How to take hydrocortisone buccal tablets
Always use the medicine as advised by your clinician. To take hydrocortisone tablets, place one tablet near your mouth ulcer and let it dissolve. If you have more than one ulcer, move the tablet from one to the other. Don’t use more than one tablet at once. You can use one tablet up to four times a day, for a maximum of five days. If your ulcer hasn’t healed after five days, contact your clinician.
How long do hydrocortisone buccal tablets take to work?
Within a couple of days of using hydrocortisone, you should feel less pain and swelling. And by day five, the mouth ulcer should have completely healed.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking hydrocortisone?
If you accidentally use too many hydrocortisone tablets, contact your local casualty department or phone your doctor as soon as possible.
If you forget to take a dose of hydrocortisone, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual.
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FAQ: Hydrocortisone buccal tablets
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What are the alternatives to hydrocortisone buccal tablets?
Answer:
There are a number of ways to treat mouth ulcers, and depending on what you’re looking for, you might prefer one treatment over another. Hydrocortisone tablets typically take around five days to completely heal your mouth ulcer by reducing swelling. However, if you want immediate relief, you might prefer benzydamine spray. It’s a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can rapidly reduce inflammation, providing instant relief.
Furthermore, if you suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers, try using chlorhexidine mouthwash to help prevent future occurrences. You might also need vitamin B tablets, as recurrent mouth ulcers can be a sign of vitamin B deficiency.
What are the side effects of hydrocortisone buccal tablets?
Answer:
Of all the steroids, hydrocortisone is the weakest (least potent) and one you can get without a prescription. Side effects from hydrocortisone buccal tablets aren’t common, especially if you use them right. However, if you have:
an allergic reaction;
an infection; or
blurred vision,
stop using the tablets and contact your doctor immediately.
Do I need a prescription for hydrocortisone buccal tablets?
Answer:
No, you don't need a prescription for hydrocortisone buccal tablets, but you can’t get them over the counter either — you have to get them from the pharmacy. This is so the pharmacist can make sure hydrocortisone is a safe and suitable treatment for you.
Why should I buy hydrocortisone buccal tablets with Treated?
Answer:
We offer a range of treatments for mouth ulcers. Simply talk to us about your health and we’ll recommend a list of personalised treatments just for you.
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