Stomatitis Medicamentosa‒a Case Report

Mucosal allergies represent a growing problem and often go undiagnosed by health professionals. The prevalence of mucosal allergies due to drugs routinely prescribed in dental practice appears to be increasing. Ingestion of certain drugs by individuals with idiosyncratic reactions or intolerance may result in allergic manifestations referred to as stomatitis medicamentosa. The clinical features may vary from a burning sensation to ulcerative lesions in the oral cavity. These lesions resolve with discontinuation of the causative agent. However, antihistamines and steroids are the drugs of choice in severe cases. We describe herein the case of a 45-year-old woman with an allergic reaction to an Over- the- Counter drug, treated in the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology at D. A.Pandu Memorial R. V. Dental College, Bangalore, India. The pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.