First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots may indicate a yeast/fungus infection.
To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are: - Lidocaine Viscous - Zovirax (alcohol-free) - Mycostatin
Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example: - Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta. - Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.
It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing
If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed.
First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots may indicate a yeast/fungus infection.
To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are: - Lidocaine Viscous - Zovirax (alcohol-free) - Mycostatin
Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example: - Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta. - Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.
It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing
If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed.
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To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are:
- Lidocaine Viscous
- Zovirax (alcohol-free)
- Mycostatin
Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example:
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta.
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.
It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing
If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed. First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots may indicate a yeast/fungus infection.
To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are:
- Lidocaine Viscous
- Zovirax (alcohol-free)
- Mycostatin
Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example:
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta.
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.
It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing
If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed.
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