Peridex Ointment (Dexamethasone)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used to relieve inflammation caused by refractory stomatitis and glossitis accompanied by erosion or ulcers. It reduces pain and discomfort caused by stomatitis and glossitis and promotes healing in the inflamed areas to improve oral health. It effectively alleviates symptoms even in chronic and difficult-to-treat cases, lessening the discomfort in daily life. This medication helps stabilize inflammation in the mouth and tongue.

Dosage

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area 1 to several times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with tuberculosis, viral, or other purulent infections in the oral cavity. Additionally, patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication should avoid its use. Since the use of this medication may foster fungal or bacterial infections in the oral cavity, appropriate antifungal or antibiotic treatments should be used if such symptoms arise, and use should be discontinued if symptoms do not improve. Use should also be halted immediately if allergic symptoms occur. Caution is needed for long-term use as it may suppress pituitary or adrenal function. Rarely, symptoms of blurred vision may occur; if these symptoms are present, consult a specialist. It is advisable not to eat immediately after application, and it is not suitable for use in the eyes. Using corticosteroids systemically or locally may cause visual disturbances, so if blurred vision or other visual anomalies occur, a visit to an ophthalmologist is necessary. It is safe for pregnant women or those who may become pregnant to avoid long-term use of this medication. Caution is required for children and adolescents as long-term use could affect growth. Elderly patients may experience more side effects, so careful management is especially necessary when using large amounts for extended periods.

Side effects

Oral fungal and bacterial infections, blurred vision, hypersensitivity symptoms, suppression of pituitary and adrenal cortex functions, visual disturbances, potential effects on growth

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