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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
Topical artificial saliva products except sprays
Age from 16 years onwards
AS Saliva Orthana Lozenges: use when required to relieve dry mouth
AS Saliva Orthana lozenges
Suck one lozenge when required to relieve dry mouth.
Supply 30 lozenges.
Biotene Oralbalance: use when required to relieve dry mouth
Biotene Oralbalance dry mouth saliva replacement gel
Apply to the gums and tongue when required to relieve dry mouth.
Supply 50 grams.
BioXtra spray: use when required to relieve dry mouth
BioXtra Gel Mouthspray
Spray into the mouth when required to relieve dry mouth.
Supply 50 ml.
Salinum liquid: use when required to relieve dry mouth
Salinum liquid
Rinse the mouth with 2ml and then swallow, when required to relieve dry mouth.
Supply 300 ml.
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