Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles contain the active ingredients benzalkonium chloride solution and compound benzoin tincture which have antiseptic properties. Re-apply the gel, following steps 1 to 3 above, as necessary for each ulcer. The aim is to keep the ulcer area(s) protected with a coating of gel. As a guide, each application should normally last for an hour or more, although, on occasions, eating or drinking may make it necessary to re-apply the gel. In some cases, Iglu may remain in place for several hours, as it has strong adhesive properties.

It is unclear whether this product is safe for use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The potential risks are unknown. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Most mouth ulcers can be managed at home, without the need to visit your dentist or GP. Most of the time they'll heal on their own. Oral lichen planus. This condition can cause itchy rashes and lacelike, white sores inside your mouth. Oral lichen planus is an immune system response and most commonly affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 50 or older.

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If a mouth ulcer is causing you pain or discomfort, speak to your pharmacist. They may be able to recommend a protective paste or a painkilling gel to ease your discomfort. These commonly create a barrier over the ulcer to allow it to heal and aim to reduce pain and inflammation while preventing infection. Usually not, but it’s possible. A mouth ulcer that doesn’t go away could be a sign of oral cancer. In most cases of mouth cancer, mouth ulcers appear on or under the tongue. Certain health conditions, including many autoimmune diseases, can also cause mouth ulcers. These conditions may include: Some people confuse canker sores with cold sores (fever blisters), but they’re very different. A canker sore appears inside your mouth. A cold sore forms outside your mouth, usually on your lips. Canker sores aren’t contagious, but cold sores are. How do you know if your mouth ulcer is bad? A mouth ulcer is a sore that appears anywhere inside your mouth. These sores are usually red, yellow or white, and you might have one or several.

Mouth ulcer” is a broad term that describes any sore or ulceration inside your mouth. As we mentioned earlier, canker sores are the most common type of mouth ulcer. They affect about 20% of the general population. Many people use the terms “mouth ulcer” and “canker sore” interchangeably.

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Aphthous mouth ulcers can be painful and are often a nuisance but are not serious. Occasionally a mouth ulcer can become secondarily infected with germs (bacteria). In this case you may notice increased pain or redness, or you may be feeling unwell with a high temperature (fever). Secondary bacterial infections are not common but may need treatment with antibiotic medicines.

If you are treating mouth ulcers caused by rubbing from false teeth/dentures etc, avoid using Iglu at the same time (e.g. use the gel at night or when not wearing dentures). Mouth ulcers are very common, with over 20% of people having recurrent ulcers at some stage in their life. Mouth ulcers cannot be caught by kissing, or by sharing drinks and utensils, because they are not caused by an infection. How can I prevent mouth ulcers? Lichen planus (an inflammatory condition that appears as a rash on the inside of your mouth and other parts of the body) It is unclear whether this product is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The potential risks are unknown.

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Mouth ulcers are usually easy to spot. They appear as sores on your gums, tongue, inner cheeks, inner lips or roof of your mouth.