Medications for GDP

Question 1

what is the prescription for benzydamine spray

Answer 1

benzydamine oromucosal spray 0.15%
30ml
4 sprays onto affected area every 1.5hrs

Question 2

what is the prescription for benzydamine mouthwash

Answer 2

benzydamine mouthwash 0.15%
300ml
rinse or gargle using 15ml every 1.5hrs as required

Question 3

what is the prescription for betamethasone mouthwash

Answer 3

betamethasone soluble tablets 500mcg
100 tablets
1 (or 2 if need 1mg) tablets dissolved in 10ml water as a mouthwash four times a day

Question 4

what is the prescription for beclomethasone MDI

Answer 4

clenil modulite 50mcg/metered inhalation
one 200 dose inhaler
1-2 puffs directed onto ulcers twice daily

Question 5

what is the prescription for aciclovir for herpes simplex

Answer 5

aciclovir tablets 200mg
25 tablets
1 tablet five times daily for 5 days

Question 6

what is the prescription for carbamazepine for trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 6

carbamazepine tablets 100mg
20 tablets
1 tablet twice daily

Question 7

what is the prescription for miconazole cream for angular cheilitis

Answer 7

miconazole cream 2%
20g tube
apply to angles of mouth twice daily

Question 8

what is the prescription for chlorhexidine mouthwash

Answer 8

chlorhexidine mouthwash 0.2%
300ml
rinse mouth for 1 minute with 10ml twice daily

Question 9

what is the prescription for fluconazole for candidosis

Answer 9

fluconazole capsules 50mg
7 capsules
1 capsule daily