Mouth Rinses

Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal. Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal.