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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
Choice of mouthwash
- Water or sodium chloride 0.9% solution are recommended.
- Chlorhexidine can be used in people who have, or are at risk of, secondary bacterial infection, including people that do not have their own teeth.
- Note: chlorhexidine is the most commonly used mouthwash. Other mouthwashes are available and selection is often based on personal preference.
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