Designated Class 2 OTC DrugOral Patch
Mouth Ulcer Patch Taisho Quick Care
A patch for mouth ulcers on the inside of the lips, inner cheeks, and similar areas that covers and protects the affected area while delivering a steroid
✦ Contains triamcinolone acetonide✦ Covers and protects the affected area✦ Patch type
Ideal for / When to use
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Mouth ulcers on the inside of the lips or inner cheeks
For those who want topical relief for mouth ulcers in areas where a patch is easy to apply.
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Want to ease contact pain when eating or drinking
Covering and protecting the affected area helps support relief from contact pain caused by irritation.
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Prefer a topical option with a steroid
For those who want to use a patch containing triamcinolone acetonide for mouth ulcers.
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Prefer a patch over an ointment
For those who want a dosage form that can be applied directly to the affected area and used according to the site.
Product Overview
Mouth ulcers can become more painful when irritated by eating or drinking, and may affect daily life such as meals and conversation. Mouth Ulcer Patch Taisho Quick Care is an oral patch that covers and protects the affected area while the active ingredient acts. It is designed as a topical treatment for mouth ulcers in areas where a patch is easy to apply, such as the inside of the lips or the inner cheeks.
Product Features
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Contains a steroid active ingredient
Active ingredient
A mouth ulcer treatment patch formulated with triamcinolone acetonide. Use for mouth ulcers within the scope of the official indications.
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Covers and protects the affected area
Protection
By covering the mouth ulcer, the patch helps support relief from contact pain caused by external irritation such as eating and drinking.
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Dosage form suited to easy-to-apply sites
Patch design
Intended for mouth ulcers in areas where a patch stays in place easily, such as the inside of the lips or inner cheeks. For hard-to-apply sites such as the tongue or the back of the mouth, consider using a different dosage form.
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Oral patch
A patch type applied directly to the affected area.
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Topical mouth ulcer treatment
A topical medicine used locally on the affected area, not an oral (internal) medicine.
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Stop use once symptoms improve
Discontinue use when symptoms improve (follow the dosage precautions).
Dosage and Administration
| Age |
Amount per use |
Times per day |
| Adults and children (follow the package insert for guidance) |
Apply 1 patch to the affected area |
1 to 2 times daily |
Apply to the affected area. Discontinue use when symptoms improve. For details on age and suitability, application method, and cases in which use is not appropriate, check the package insert, and consult a pharmacist or registered seller if anything is unclear.
⚠️ Precautions for Use
- Read the package insert carefully before use and follow the dosage, administration, and precautions for use.
- Do not use for any site or purpose other than those specified.
- The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before use: those under a doctor’s care; women who are pregnant or may be pregnant; those who are breastfeeding; those who have had allergic symptoms to medicines, etc.; those in whom infection of the affected area is suspected; and others (see the package insert for details).
- If rash, redness, itching, swelling, increased discomfort in the mouth, or similar symptoms occur during use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- If symptoms do not improve after several days of use, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Pay attention to oral hygiene, and avoid improper continuous use or long-term use based on self-judgment.
- When used by children, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
- If it is unclear whether this product can be used together with other topical products or mouth ulcer treatments, consult a pharmacist or registered seller.
📦 Storage Precautions
- Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container.
- Do not use the product after the expiration date.
- After opening, store and handle according to the package insert to maintain quality.
● Features
◆ Oral Ulcer Patch Taisho Quick Care is a "patch" type oral ulcer treatment. It has excellent adhesion in the oral cavity, firmly covers the affected area to protect it from irritation, and the ingredients act continuously.
【Designated Class 2 OTC Drug】
● Efficacy/Effects
Oral ulcer (aphthous)
＜Precautions related to Efficacy/Effects＞
"Oral ulcer (aphthous)" means...
It is a general term for inflammation characterized by one or several small shallow painful ulcers (less than 10mm in diameter) with a whitish circular center and reddish surrounding area, appearing on the inside of the cheeks, tongue, or inside of the lips. The cause is unclear, but stress, fatigue, or nutritional imbalance are said to be involved.
● Dosage and Administration
［Age: Usage method］
Adults (15 years and older): Apply 1 patch to 1 affected area 1 to 2 times a day, adhering it to the affected mucous membrane.
Children (5 years and older): Apply 1 patch to 1 affected area 1 to 2 times a day, adhering it to the affected mucous membrane.
Under 5 years old: Do not use.
＜Precautions related to Dosage and Administration＞
(1) Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2) This product does not dissolve. It will naturally come off over time. (Do not forcibly remove it.)
(3) This product is an oral mucosal adhesive agent; do not swallow it.
(4) Stop using once the pain subsides. (There is no need to remove the patch in use.)
(5) Do not use on infants under 5 years old.
(6) When used on children 5 years and older, use under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.
(7) Be careful with children as they may peel off the patch with their fingers after application.
(8) If accidentally swallowed, apply a new patch to the affected area. If you feel uneasy due to any change in symptoms, consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller.
(9) Incorrect usage may cause the patch not to adhere, so read the instructions carefully and use correctly.
(10) After applying the patch to the affected mucous membrane, avoid touching it strongly with the tongue or other parts as it may come off.
(11) Do not swallow patches that have come off; dispose of them.
● Ingredients/Quantity
Per 1 sheet (1 patch)
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025mg
〔Additives〕
Polyacrylic acid, triethyl citrate, hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), ethyl cellulose, castor oil, titanium dioxide, Red No. 102
＜Precautions related to Ingredients/Quantity＞
* The main material of this product is cellulose (fiber component), so even if accidentally swallowed, it will not be digested and will be excreted from the body.
● Dosage Form
Patch (external - adhesive agent)
● Precautions for Use
■Do not do (Contraindications)
(Failure to comply may worsen current symptoms or increase the likelihood of side effects)
Do not use if you are:
(1) Suspected of having infectious oral ulcers. (Consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller)
・Those with white patches easily removed by gauze spread throughout the oral cavity. (Suspected candidiasis)
・Those with yellow pus in the affected area. (Suspected bacterial infection)
・Those with multiple small blisters the size of rice grains to azuki beans in the oral cavity, or blisters and rashes on lips or skin outside the oral mucosa. (Suspected viral infection)
・Those with systemic symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, general fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes. (Suspected viral infection)
(2) Those with oral infections. (Do not use on areas with oral infections such as periodontitis or gingivitis, as steroid use may worsen infections.)
(3) Those whose symptoms do not improve after 5 days of use.
(4) Those whose symptoms worsen after 1 to 2 days of use.
■Consult
1. Consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller before use if you:
(1) Are receiving treatment from a doctor or dentist.
(2) Have had allergic reactions to medicines.
(3) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
(4) Are breastfeeding.
(5) Have a large affected area (cannot cover the affected area completely with this product).
(6) Are elderly.
2. If the following symptoms appear after use, stop using immediately and consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller with this leaflet, as they may be side effects:
［Affected area: Symptoms］
Oral cavity: white patches (suspected candidiasis), yellow pus in the affected area (suspected bacterial infection)
In addition to the above symptoms, if allergic symptoms (bronchial asthma attacks, edema, etc.) appear.
3. If the following symptoms appear after use, consult a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or registered seller as oral ulcers caused by infections or other diseases may be suspected:
Fever, loss of appetite, general fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, blisters (outside the oral cavity), rash/redness, itching, affected area spreading extensively beyond what this product can cover, eye pain, blurred vision, genital ulcers.
●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to other containers. (This may cause misuse or quality changes.)
(4) To maintain quality, place unused portions back in the original bag after opening and fold the opening securely.
(5) Do not use products past the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, use as soon as possible after opening.
