Mims
Mims
Mims
SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Discontinue use if pain or discomfort occurs ADVERSE REACTION: Perforated eardrum; ear inflammation DRUG INTERACTION:
Mouth/ Throat Preparations GENERIC: Hexetidine BRAND: Bactidol INDICATION: minor soar throat: halitosis: general oral hygiene: improves appearance of mouth tissues: protects tooth surfaces against formation of decay acids DOSAGE: 15-20mL in the mouth ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: caution use in children<6 yr. do not swallow ADVERSE REACTION: transient numbness & alteration in taste may occur DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: povidone- iodine BRAND: betadine gargle INDICATION: painful oral & throat infections & inflammations; topical adjunct in the management of local iodine susceptible infections in the oral cavity: prep. For oral surgery : dental prophylaxis: mouth freshener: treating stomatitis or aphthous, or mouth sores DOSAGE: sol. Mouth infection Use 20 mL full strength, regular oral care dilute to 50% w/water . paint Use undiluted to affected area ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: caution use in children<6 yr. do not swallow ADVERSE REACTION: transient numbness & alteration in taste may occur DRUG INTERACTION: * GENERIC: dequalinium cl BRAND: dequadin INDICATION: oral trush & other infections of the mouth & throat DOSAGE: Paint Apply 2-3 hrly. Loz 1 loz 2 or 3 hrly. Max: 8loz/day ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: caution use in children<6 yr. do not swallow ADVERSE REACTION: transient numbness & alteration in taste may occur DRUG INTERACTION: *
GENERIC: Benzydamine HCl BRAND: Difflam INDICATION: relief of painful conditions of the oral cavity including tonsillitis, sore throat, radiation mucositis, aphthous ulcers, post- orosurgical & periodontal procedures; for pharyngitis< swelling and inflammatory conditions DOSAGE: Paint loz to b e sucked 1-2 hrly. Max :12 loz/day for<7 days. Soln. Adult 15 mL gargled for atleast 30 seconds at1 -3 hrly interval as needed. Rinse for oral lesion 15mL held in the
mouth and swirled around for at least 30seconds with repeat use every 1 - 3 hr throughout the day. Children 5-15mL
ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: do not swallow solution. Hepatic or renal impairment. Sensitization reaction w/ soln. pregnancy. In bacterial infection, appropriate antibacterial therapy should be used in addition to product. Excessive lozenge consumption may have laxative effect. ADVERSE REACTION: oral numbness; dryness or thrist, tingling, warm feeling in mouth, altered sense of taste DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: BRAND: Listereine INDICATION: Halitosis, general oral hygiene; gingivitis. DOSAGE: 20mL undiluted for 30 sec. bid ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Phenylketonurics ADVERSE REACTION: DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: benzoxonium Cl, lidocaine HCl BRAND: OROFAR-L INDICATION: infections in the mouth & throat eg pharyngitis or laryngitis, sore throat w/ colds, aphthous ulcers, stomatitis, gingivitis. Adjuvant in tonsillitis. Dental plaque. DOSAGE: Loz 1 loz 2-3 hrly, in severe infections, increased to 1 loz 1-2 hrly. Max: 10 loz/day. Aphtous ulcers Dissolve the loz slowly in contact w/ the lesion. Soln after morning & evening meals, gargle or rinse mouth for 30-60 sec w/ 1tbsp of undiluted soln. (do not swallow). If continued treatment is indicated, the soln. maybe used more often or be replaced by the loz during the day. Children >4 yr Dose should be reduced. Loz Max: 6 loz/day. Soln. Use only 1 tsp of solution to rinse or gargle. ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Pregnancy and lactation. Not for children <4yr. ADVERSE REACTION: isolated cases of skin rash; occasional & transient cases of mild local irritattion DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: Rhubarb extr5%, salicylic acid 1%, alcohol 60% BRAND: PYRALVEX INDICATION: acute and chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, % gums. Aphthous stomatitis: aveolar pyorrhea; teething trouble. Adjuvant in the treatment of pharyngitis. Painful areas & injuries resulting from the pressure of dentures or other orthodontic apparatus. DOSAGE: Brushed soln. on inflamed area of the mouth tid- qid. Avoid rinsing the mouth or eating for 15 min. after application. ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: ADVERSE REACTION: Transient stinging DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: Dicholorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg, amylmetacresol 600mcg BRAND: Strepsils INDICATION: relief of mouth & throat infections. DOSAGE: Adult & childn Dissolve 1 loz in the mouth every 2-3 hr. Max: 8 loz/ 24hr ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: do not swallow solution ADVERSE REACTION: warm feeling in mouth, altered sense of taste DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg, amylmetacresol 600mcg BRAND: Therasil INDICATION: Symptomatic relief of mouth, gum & throat infections eg sore throat & mouth ulcers DOSAGE: Adult & childn >6 yr 1 loz to be sucked slowly 2-3 hrly. Max:12loz daily ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: ADVERSE REACTION: DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: Xylitol BRAND: XYLOGEL NATURAL INDICATION: Relief of teething pain,& discomfort. Heals inflamed gums, mouth & lip sores, gingivitis, and canker sores. Prevents dental caries & otitis media. DOSAGE: ADMINISTRATION: SPECIAL PRECAUTION: oral ADVERSE REACTION: DRUG INTERACTION:
GENERIC: Xylitol, Na fluoride, cetylpyridinium Cl BRAND: Xylorinse INDICATION: Oral hygiene for inflamed gums, mouth and lip sores, gingivitis and canker sores. Helps prevent dental caries. DOSAGE: 1-2 tbsp of soln. as needed. ADMINISTRATION: oral SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Childn <6yr. ADVERSE REACTION: DRUG INTERACTION: