Product Introduction Afterguard is a... A slightly sweet "ointment-type" medication for oral ulcers. It has excellent adhesion to the oral mucosa and provides thorough protection for canker sores. Triamcinolone acetonide, which has anti-inflammatory effects, calms the inflammation of the affected area and improves the oral ulcer. "Oral ulcer (aphthous)" is a general term for inflammation characterized by one to several small, shallow ulcers (less than 10mm in diameter) with a whiteish color, surrounded by redness, occurring on the inside of the cheeks, tongue, or inside of the lips, accompanied by pain. The cause is not clearly identified, but stress, fatigue, or unbalanced nutrition intake are said to be involved. Regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals ●Precautions for use ■■Things you must not do■■ (Failure to comply may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects) 1. Do not use if you are (1) suspected of having infectious oral ulcers. (Consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller) ●People with widespread white patches that can be easily peeled off with gauze or similar (suspected of Candida infection). ●People with yellow pus on the affected area (suspected bacterial infection). ●People with multiple small blisters about rice grain to bean size in the oral cavity, and blisters or rashes on the lips or skin outside the mucous membrane (suspected viral infection). ●People with systemic symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, general fatigue, swollen lymph nodes (suspected viral infection). (2) People with oral infections. (Do not use if oral infections such as periodontitis or gingivitis are present, as steroid use may worsen infections.) (3) People who do not see improvement after 5 days of use. (4) People whose symptoms worsen after 1-2 days of use. ■■Consultation■■ 1. Before use, consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller if you are (1) receiving treatment from a doctor or dentist. (2) Have had allergic reactions to medicines or other substances. (3) Pregnant or suspected to be pregnant. (4) Breastfeeding. (5) Have extensive affected areas. (6) Elderly. 2. If any of the following symptoms appear after use, there may be side effects, so stop use immediately and consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller with this document. After use, if any of the following symptoms appear: [Related parts] [Symptoms] Oral cavity: white patches (suspected of Candida infection), yellow pus on the affected area (suspected bacterial infection), abnormal taste, numbness. Others: allergic symptoms (rash/redness, itching, swelling, etc.) 3. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this product, it may be due to infectious or other disease-related oral ulcers, so discontinue use and consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller. Symptoms include: fever, loss of appetite, general fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, blisters (outside the oral cavity), rashes/redness, itching, extensive spread of affected areas in the mouth, eye pain, blurred vision, vulvar ulcers. ●Efficacy and Effectiveness Canker sores (aphthous) The "oral ulcers (aphthous)" targeted by this product are a general term for inflammation characterized by one to several small, shallow ulcers (less than 10mm in diameter) with a whiteish color, surrounded by redness, occurring on the inside of the cheeks, tongue, or inside of the lips, accompanied by pain. ●Usage and Dosage Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area 1 or more times a day.