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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
Severe or extensive aphthous ulcers: Corticosteroid products
Age from 16 years onwards
Betamethasone 500mcg soluble tablets: use twice a day
Betamethasone 500microgram soluble tablets sugar free
Dissolve one tablet in 20ml water and rinse around the mouth four times a day.
Supply 56 tablets.
Beclometasone 50mcg inhaler: use 2 to 4 times a day
Beclometasone 50micrograms/actuation inhaler
Spray one puff into the mouth onto the affected area(s) 2 to 4 times a day.
Supply 1 200 dose inhaler.
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