Does Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel cause Salicylate poisoning?

The excessive use of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel causes Salicylate poisoning. It is important to keep checks of signs and symptoms while on this medication and report any unknown change to your doctor.

Is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel safe for use in children?

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel should be used with caution in children below the age of 16, additionally, there are contradictory results of efficacy and safety for use in infants.

How is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel administered?

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is administered orally, as instructed by the doctor.

What are the storage instructions of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel?

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is stored at room temperature in darkness and out of reach of children.

Is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel safe for use in patients with influenza?

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel should be used with caution, especially with children, as it maximizes the risk of adverse infections. It is advised to closely monitor the patient while on this medication.

Is it okay to smoke while taking Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel?

It is advised to not smoke with Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel as it may worsen the symptoms.

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Overview

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel

Manufacturer : Elan Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Medicine Composition : Choline Salicylate, Tannic Acid

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is used in the treatment of mouth ulcers. Patients who are allergic to Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel or any of the ingredients of the gel or oral solution should not consume this drug before consulting the doctor.

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is also employed for temporary relief of pain of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, osteoarthritis, and other conditions for which oral salicylates are recommended

It is also useful in patients in which there is difficulty in administering doses in a tablet or capsule dosage form, because of the liquid dosage form.

You must not apply this drug on open wounds. Don’t use the oral gel with children or adolescents because some studies show a link between salicylate use and Reye’s syndrome (affects the brain, liver and may be fatal).

Immediately consult your doctor if there is no improvement found in pain after using this drug for 7 to 14 days. Immediately take medical help if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding such as black, bloody, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Symptoms of overdose include tinnitus, vomiting, acute renal failure, hyperthermia, irritability, seizures, coma, metabolic acidosis. For acute ingestions, determine serum salicylate levels 6 hours after ingestion; the "Done" nomogram may be helpful for estimating the severity of aspirin poisoning and directing treatment using serum salicylate levels.

Treatment should also be based upon symptomatology. Toxic symptoms and corresponding treatments are as follows:

Overdose: Induce emesis with ipecac, and/or lavage with saline, followed with activated charcoal.
Dehydration: I.V. fluids with KCl (no D5W only).
Metabolic acidosis (must be treated): Sodium bicarbonate.
Hyperthermia: Cooling blankets or sponge baths.
Coagulopathy/hemorrhage: Vitamin K I.V.
Hypoglycemia (with coma, seizures, or change in mental status): Dextrose 25 g I.V.
Seizures: Diazepam 5-10 mg I.V.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Physician before using this medicine.

What are the uses of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel

What are the contraindications of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel ?

Hypersensitivity

What are the side effects of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel ?

Nausea
Heartburn
Dyspepsia
Fatigue
Rash
Weakness
Insomnia
Nervousness
Thrombocytopenia
Bronchospasm

Key highlights of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel

How long is the duration of effect?

It may differ from person to person. You should consult about it with the doctor to get the suitable dosage prescriptions.
What is the onset of action?
The action of this drug will be initiated within 2 hours after its administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?

Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.
Is it habit forming?

No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Avoid use in severe renal impairment. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.
Does this affect liver function?

No relevant information is available.

What are the dosage instructions?

Are there any missed dose instructions?
It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of an overdose, you may experience side effects like restlessness, anxiety, confusion or dizziness. In such cases, make sure that you consult a doctor with immediate effect.

Where is the Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel approved?

India
United States
Japan

How does this medication work?

It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). It also acts on the hypothalamus heat-regulating centre to reduce fever and blocks the generation of pain impulses.

What are the interactions of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel ?

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

Interaction with Lab Test

Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel administration leads to false-negative results for Clinistix® urine test; false-positive results with Clinitest®.
Interaction with Medicine
- Decreased effect with antacids; ACE-inhibitor effects may be decreased by concurrent therapy with NSAIDS.
- Increased effect of warfarin.
Interaction with Food

Take with food or milk to minimize GI distress.
Interaction with Disease

Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function, dehydration, erosive gastritis, or peptic ulcer; avoid use in patients with suspected varicella or influenza (salicylates have been associated with Reye's syndrome in children <16 years of age when used to treat symptoms of chickenpox or the flu).

FAQs about Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel

Ques : Does Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel cause Salicylate poisoning?
Ans : The excessive use of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel causes Salicylate poisoning. It is important to keep checks of signs and symptoms while on this medication and report any unknown change to your doctor.
Ques : Is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel safe for use in children?
Ans : Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel should be used with caution in children below the age of 16, additionally, there are contradictory results of efficacy and safety for use in infants.
Ques : How is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel administered?
Ans : Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is administered orally, as instructed by the doctor.
Ques : What are the storage instructions of Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel?
Ans : Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel is stored at room temperature in darkness and out of reach of children.
Ques : Is Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel safe for use in patients with influenza?
Ans : Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel should be used with caution, especially with children, as it maximizes the risk of adverse infections. It is advised to closely monitor the patient while on this medication.
Ques : Is it okay to smoke while taking Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel?
Ans : It is advised to not smoke with Orasep 8% W/V/5% W/V Oral Gel as it may worsen the symptoms.

References

Choline Salicylate-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/choline%20salicylate
Choline Salicylate-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB14006
LIDOCAINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=LIDOCAINE

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