Orajel Mouth Gel, 5.3g

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Ulceration that hasn’t healed after two weeks could be a sign of something more serious, such as mouth cancer, so it’s important to speak to your dentist, who can refer you directly to a specialist for further tests. It also works against some fungi and viruses, particularly the ones found in your mouth and on your skin.

These small white tablets work by sticking to your mouth ulcer and releasing hydrocortisone – a type of steroid – as they dissolve to help speed up the healing of mouth ulcers. We love the fact that this little bottle is easy to pop in a pocket or handbag to take out with you, and application is super-hygienic, being hands-free (meaning you can use it even if your hands aren’t the cleanest).Mouth ulcers and oral thrush: Apply gel directly to the sore areas using your finger tip or a cotton bud once or twice daily for at least one minute. Application of benzocaine on skin and mucous membranes has resulted in hypersensitivity reactions (burning, stinging, pruritis, erythema, rash and oedema), contact dermatitis and methaemoglobinaemia in a few cases in infants, children and adults. Refer to the patient’s GP or medical team if there are signs of infection, bleeding or uncontrolled pain. Chlorhexidine throat spray, lozenges and dental treatments (including mouthwash and dental gel) can be used by adults and children aged 12 or older. Difflam’s Sore Throat Rinse is an extremely efficient way to get pain relief from ulcers throughout the day.

We primarily look at how effective the treatments are, how quickly they get rid of ulcers and how they help to reduce pain levels in the meantime. With the dental treatments, chlorhexidine helps prevent the build-up of plaque for up to 12 hours by forming a protective coating over your gums and teeth. Dealing with the pain of a mouth ulcer when you’re out and about can be difficult, but Aloclair’s spray promises to bring relief: this alcohol free, non-stinging mist quickly forms a film over the mouth ulcer to help deliver pain relief, while also promoting healing.Your baby is more at risk of oral thrush if they have had a recent course of antibiotics, or if you’re breastfeeding and have taken antibiotics yourself. If your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatment, speak to your doctor, dentist or a pharmacist.

Stop using the gel and seek immediate medical help if you get a rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, face or have difficulty breathing.Sterilising anything your baby regularly puts in their mouth can help prevent thrush, so sterilising dummies and bottle teats is a good idea. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Overgrowth of this yeast can occur in several parts of the body, but is most common in the mouth or the vagina. Although most mouth ulcers are harmless, a long-lasting mouth ulcer is sometimes a sign of mouth cancer.

The Palliative Care Knowledge Zone is not intended for use by people living with a terminal illness or their family and friends, who should access our information for the public. We think the Difflam rinse is one of the most effective ways to numb your whole mouth and can be particularly useful if you’re unfortunate enough to have developed multiple ulcers. Anaesthetics of the ester type are hydrolysed by esterases in the plasma and, to a lesser extent, in the liver. Toothpaste – Make sure you use a toothpaste that doesn’t contain sodium lauryl sulphate, since this can be irritating and exacerbate mouth ulcers. Also Contains: Hydroxypropylcellulose, Macrogolglycerol Hydroxystearate, Sodium acetate, Levomenthol, Peppermint Oil, Isoprpyl alcohol and water.Petroleum gel such as Vaseline shouldn’t be used in patients having oxygen therapy as this is a fire hazard. For mouth ulcers and oral thrush, continue using the mouthwash for 2 days after your symptoms have gone. Remove dentures at night, and soak them in cleaning solution for the amount of time stated in the manufacturer's guidelines.