I thought I would start my first post with perhaps the most useful single tip for mouth ulcer sufferers – Adcortyl in Orabase. The name of the drug is Triamcinolone.

I will also give tips on where to get it, now that it has been discontinued by Bristol Myers Squibb.

“Adcortyl” or “Triamcinolone” may not mean much to you, but this medicine is the best cure for any mouth ulcers you have right now. It is a pasty substance that sticks to the ulcer and will stay there, unless you eat or drink. For this reason it is best to use Adcortyl at night after you have washed your teeth and used mouthwash. Make this the last thing you do before you go to bed, and you will probably wake up to find the ulcers a little smaller, a little less painful or at least a sign that they are disappearing. You can also use it during the day if you wish, but best after meals and if you are not planning on drinking anything (even water) for a few hours.

Usage Tips

I remember when a doctor first prescribed this drug to me. I was given no advice on how to use it, and as a result it gave me little success and a sticky mouth! I saw another doctor a few months later who himself suffered from mouth ulcers and said this was categorically the best treatment you can get. He also told me how to use it. It’s all about dabbing the paste onto the effective area and not rubbing it in or touching it afterwards. To do this well and get the right quantity takes practice. I generally use my fingers direct after washing my hands as I find this easier than using a cotton bud or spatula, but hey it’s up to you.

How to get hold of this in the UK?

Now the name “Adcortyl” is the name used in the United Kingdom by the manufacturer Bristol Myers Squibb. Unfortunately due to commercial reasons (duh!) they discontinued the product in March. I am lucky I still have my tube, but when that runs out what do I do? Well the tubes costs about £4-£5 as I remember. If you are willing to pay a bit more you can import the equivalent drug called Kenalog which you can import.

For suppliers, see this page on where to by Kenalog in Orabase worldwide.

Elsewhere in the world

OK I am going to be lazy here and just say either:

1. Ask your doctor / pharmacist
2. Check the link as per UK: where to by Kenalog in Orabase worldwide

Medical Lowdown

I am not a doctor or pharmacist, so the best I can do is copy what is written on netdoctor.co.uk:

Triamcinolone is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are medicines used for reducing inflammation. Inflammation in the mouth can occur as a result of irritation or trauma to the tongue or the soft tissues lining the mouth. The inflammation is caused by the release of various substances that are important in the immune system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen, resulting in the affected area becoming red, swollen and painful.

Conclusion

As far as I know this is the best treatment for mouth ulcers, however if you find you have to use this medicine every week then maybe you need to look at prevention too! Get my free eBook by entering your name and email address on the right hand side.

This article is for general information only. Always consult your doctor before buying or taking any medicines. Feel free to print this article to show your doctor.