Chapters
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Benzydamine 0.15% oral rinse | ||
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Benzydamine 0.15% oral spray | ||
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Biotene oralbalance saliva replacement gel |
Approved for ACBS conditions e.g. dry mouth (Xerostomia) as a result of (or having undergone) radiotherapy, or sicca syndrome. Palliative care, dental practitioners. |
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Bonjela oral gel | ||
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Caphosol oral rinse |
Oncology and haematology only. |
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Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% alcohol free mouthwash | ||
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Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% dental gel | ||
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Gelclair sachets |
Oncology and haematology only |
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Hydrocortisone 2.5mg buccal tablets |
Specialist recommendation |
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Hydrogen peroxide 6% mouthwash | ||
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Lidocaine 10% mouth spray | ||
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Miconazole oral gel | ||
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Nystatin 100,000 units/ml suspension |
Do not prescribe sugar free |
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Orabase protective paste | ||
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Orahesive powder | ||
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Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets (Salagen) |
Licensed for treatment of xerostomia following irradiation for head and neck cancer; dry mouth and dry eyes in Sjögren's syndrome. Effective only in patients who have residual salivary gland function. |
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Povidone iodine mouthwash | ||
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Saliva artificial spray (Saliveze) |
Approved for ACBS conditions, e.g. dry mouth (xerostomia) as a result of having (or having undergone) radiotherapy, or sicca syndrome. Palliative Care, Dental practitioners |
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Salivix® pastilles |
Approved for ACBS conditions, e.g. dry mouth (xerostomia) as a result of having (or having undergone) radiotherapy, or sicca syndrome. Palliative Care, dental practitioners. |
