Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of mouth ulcers. It promotes the healing of mouth ulcers by forming a protective coating over the mouth sores. It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain to decrease the sensation of pain.

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. Use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. You should not use more quantity or more often than prescribed by your doctor. This will not make it work any faster rather increase the chance of side effects.

Using of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching, and redness), dryness in mouth, metallic taste, nausea, and staining of teeth. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.

Uses of Medhex-M Dental Gel

Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Benefits of Medhex-M Dental Gel

In Treatment of Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small painful sores on inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth or throat that may interfere with eating, drinking and even talking. Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel blocks chemicals in our brain that are responsible for pain sensation and inflammation. Therefore it provides relief from pain, discomfort and symptoms of inflammation such as redness or swelling due to mouth ulcers. Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel also contains antimicrobial agents that kill the harmful bacteria and prevent any further infections. This makes it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Continue using it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Medhex-M Dental Gel

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Medhex-M

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Dryness
Metallic taste
Nausea
Staining of teeth

How to use Medhex-M Dental Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

How Medhex-M Dental Gel works

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel is a combination of three medicines: Lidocaine, Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Metronidazole, which treats mouth sores. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which forms a protective coating over the mouth sores and blocks pain signals to further relieve pain. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic and disinfectant which effectively cleans out the ulcer surface to prevent infection. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria and other microorganisms by damaging their DNA.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Medhex-M Dental Gel?

If you miss a dose of Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel

₹75.0/Dental Gel

Rexidin-M Forte Gel

Indoco Remedies Ltd

₹69/dental gel

8% cheaper

Quadrajel Gel

Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹57/dental gel

24% cheaper

Instacam Mouth Gel

Lupin Ltd

₹55/dental gel

27% cheaper

Meetgyl-DG Dental Gel

Mac-Ris Pharma

₹73/dental gel

3% cheaper

Augmexin-M Forte Mouth Gel

₹78/dental gel

4% costlier

Quick tips

Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel is used to treat painful mouth ulcers.
Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel.
Avoid putting dentures back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
Use a soft toothbrush after consulting your dentist.
Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
Do not smoke while using Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel as it might cause some side effects.
Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.
Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel is used to treat painful mouth ulcers.
Avoid eating and drinking immediately after applying Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel.
Avoid putting dentures back in the mouth for half an hour after applying the gel in your mouth.
Use a soft toothbrush after consulting your dentist.
Avoid spicy foods, acidic fruit drinks, and very salty foods (such as crisps) which can make the pain and sting worse.
Do not smoke while using Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel as it might cause some side effects.
Consult your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medication for 7-14 days, or if your symptoms get worse.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

STOMATOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

I have problem of mouth ulcers it keeps on coming regularly plz suggest its cure

Dr. Bhawna Gautam

Preventive Dentistry

take becosule capsules thrice daily for 5 days apply Rexidine M forte gel on those ulcers and start taking curd and yakult regularly if the ulcers are coming regularly then it is due to stomatitis and drink plenty of water.

Treatment for mouth ulcer and reason

Dr. Bhawna Gautam

Preventive Dentistry

You take Cap. becosules thrice daily for 5 days and can use Rexidin M forte gel apply it on ulcers and ulcers are basically due to stomatitis or we can say indigestion you start drinking yakult daily plzand take plenty of water of also

FAQs

Can the use of Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel cause metallic taste?

Yes, the use of Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel can cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by chewing sugar-free gum or mints, brushing teeth after the meals and by staying hydrated.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Medhex-M Forte Dental Gel?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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