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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
Localized oral pain
Age from 16 years onwards
Choline salicylate gel: use up to 6 times a day
Choline salicylate 8.7% oromucosal gel sugar free
Gently massage 1/2 inch of gel onto the affected area when required for pain relief. Maximum of 6 applications in 24 hours.
Supply 15 grams.
Benzydamine spray: use 4 to 8 sprays every 3 hours
Benzydamine 0.15% oromucosal spray
Spray 4 to 8 times onto the affected area every 3 hours when required for pain relief. Increase to every one and a half hours if required.
Supply 30 ml.
Lidocaine 5% ointment: use when required
Lidocaine 5% ointment
Apply a small amount of ointment to the affected area when required for pain relief.
Supply 15 grams.
Lidocaine 10% spray: use when required
Lidocaine 10% spray sugar free
Spray one puff into the mouth when required for pain relief.
Supply 1 50ml spray.
Mechanical protection: carmellose paste
Orabase paste
Apply a thin layer to the affected area after meals.
Supply 30 grams.
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