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Orabase

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Orabase,
n the brand name of a topical dental paste containing an adrenocorticoid. The base consists of gelatin, pectin, mineral oil, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose in a hydrocarbon gel. The adrenocorticoid is hydrocortisone acetate. It is used for temporary relief of symptoms associated with oral inflammation and ulcerative lesions.


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Popular topical agents on the market today are corticosteroids like Kenalog, Orabase and Lidex; tetracycline mouthrinses; topical anti-inflammatory agents like benzydamine hydrochloride mouthrinses and betamethasone gel; as well as antimicrobial mouthrinses like chlorhexidine gluconate.
Trying to grab a larger slice of the pie, Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals has introduced Orabase Soothe-N-Seal, a product designed to ease pain from canker sores and mouth sores.
 
 
 
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