Amlexanox
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Amlexanox is a medication with antiallergic and anti-inflammatory
effects used in the treatment of aphthous ulcer
s (canker sores). Amlexanox is also available in Japan as oral tablets (trade name Solfa) for treatment of bronchial asthma
, where it has been marketed by the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
since 1987, though Aphthtab by Egypt
ian Eva pharma also exist. In India it is available as Lexanox by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. In Bangladesh
it is marketed by Square Pharmaceuticals as Apsol.
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs make up about half of analgesics, remedying pain by reducing inflammation as opposed to opioids, which affect the central nervous system....
effects used in the treatment of aphthous ulcer
Aphthous ulcer
An aphthous ulcer , also known as a canker sore, is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth or upper throat characterized by a break in the mucous membrane. Its cause is unknown, but they are not contagious...
s (canker sores). Amlexanox is also available in Japan as oral tablets (trade name Solfa) for treatment of bronchial asthma
Asthma
Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath...
, where it has been marketed by the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and Asia and a top 15 pharmaceutical company. The company has over 19,000 employees worldwide and achieved $15.7 billion USD in revenue during the 2008 fiscal year...
since 1987, though Aphthtab by Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian Eva pharma also exist. In India it is available as Lexanox by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. In Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
it is marketed by Square Pharmaceuticals as Apsol.