Oraways is a prescription medicine that is available as a Paste. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Secondary and off-label uses of Oraways have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Oraways depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Oraways have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oraways go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Oraways has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oraways's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oraways is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Oraways have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Oraways may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oraways is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Oraways is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Oraways safe for pregnant women?
Oraways can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Oraways, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oraways safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Oraways in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Oraways on the Kidneys?
Oraways can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Oraways on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Oraways. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Oraways only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Oraways on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Oraways. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Oraways should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oraways unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oraways habit forming or addictive?
Oraways is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Oraways does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oraways only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oraways in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oraways
There is no information on the effects of taking Oraways with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oraways
Information about the interaction of Oraways and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Oraways is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Oraways on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.
Yes, in recent years, triamcinolone acetonide injections have been in use for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. These injections are used as an add-on therapy with photodynamic therapy in order to reduce the sessions of the latter. Age-related macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the central straight vision which is indispensable for activities like sewing, reading, and driving. It affects the macula, a region which allows us to see the fine details. Gradually, it decreases the vision.
No, Oraways cannot be used for the treatment of cold sores. There is a dearth of good literature on Oraways's efficacy for cold sores. Cold sores appear as blisters around the mouth. These are usually caused by Herpes simplex virus. These can be managed by using a lemon balm, over-the-counter anti-viral medications, ice, aloe vera, sunscreen, etc. You should follow your doctor's advice completely.
The allergic reaction to Oraways is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.
High potency Oraways oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Oraways dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.
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