OTC Oral Health

Question 1

What are the symptoms of minor aphthous ulcers?

Answer 1

White/yellow centre with outer inflamed ring

Question 2

When do you refer mouth ulcers?

Answer 2

> 3 weeks
Painless 
> 10mm in diameter
> 5 ulcers
Weight loss 
Associated recurrent diarrhoea 
Medication ADR

Question 3

What are the OTC products for mouth ulcers?

Answer 3

Chlorhexidine - 12+
Benzydamine- 12+
Bonjela adult - 16+
Lidocaine 
Benzocaine 
Hydrocortisone buccal - 12+

Question 4

What is the advice for mouth ulcers?

Answer 4

Avoid spicy, salty, acidic or hot food and drink until the ulcer heals

Iron, folate, zinc, B12 deficiency

Brush teeth before chlorhexidine