Orajel Mouth Gel, 5.3g

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A pharmacist can recommend a treatment to speed up healing, prevent infection or reduce pain, such as: Wash your hands before and after using the ointment, gel or liquid. Ointment, gel or liquid for mouth ulcers Directions for use: Adults and elderly, children aged 2years and over:Squeeze 2.5ml gel (1/2measuring spoon) onto a clean finger and apply to the affected area four times daily after meals. Bad-smelling breath can feel embarassing, so approach the topic sensitively. It can be caused by infections including abscesses, local tumours and poor oral hygiene. Good mouth care should improve bad breath but antibiotics might be needed for local infections and abscesses. Changes in taste

With all chlorhexidine treatments, if you're not feeling better after you finish your prescribed course, tell your doctor or healthcare professional. Dental treatments Talk to a doctor, dentist or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or last for more than a few days:

You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. Orajel Dental Gel contains Benzocaine at a concentration of 10% w/w. Orajel Dental Gel is a colourless gel. It smells like mint. Both children and adults can get oral thrush, but it's much more common in young babies. Oral thrush is usually harmless, but the symptoms can be bothersome, so it may need some treatment. Mouth (oral) problems are common in palliative care. They can have a negative impact on someone's quality of life, both physically and emotionally. Mouth care should be part of daily routine care for all patients.

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic and disinfectant. It helps reduce the number of germs (bacteria) in your mouth or on your skin. Help us be there for anyone with an illness they're likely to die from by telling us what you think. If you forget your chlorhexidine dental or sore throat treatment, use it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, just skip the missed dose and have your next one as normal.The spray’s long nozzle can be a little awkward to use if your ulcer is located near the front of your mouth, but with a little bit of practice and patience, you’ll hit the mark. Also, be aware it tastes of liquorice, which won’t be for everyone; but Gengigel also has a similar, tasteless spray available for those who aren’t fans. Have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, HIV, or those on certain treatments, such as steroid treatment, or chemotherapy, as well as some treatments for inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis

If you have a dry mouth, ask a pharmacist about treatments you can buy to help keep your mouth moist. Thrush can cause pain, and difficulty with swallowing and chewing. Treat it with antifungal tablets, liquids or topical mouth sprays. Ask the patient’s GP, district nurse or specialist nurse to arrange treatment. Cold sores appear on the lips or around the mouth and often begin with a tingling, itching or burning sensation. Causes of mouth ulcers Also contains:Purified Water, Pregelatinised Potato Starch, Ethanol, Polysorbate 20 (E432), Sodium Saccharin, Cocoa flavour, Orange flavour, Glycerol. Remove dentures at night, and soak them in cleaning solution for the amount of time stated in the manufacturer's guidelines.Chlorhexidine is usually a safe medicine if you follow the instructions that come with it. However, do not use more than the recommended dose.