12.3 Drugs acting on the oropharynx

12.3.1 Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation

 

Adcortyl in Orabase

R

Oral surgery

Benzydamine oral rinse 0.15% (Difflam)

F

Oral analgesic

Choline salicylate oral gel 8.7% (Bonjela)

F

 

Hydrocortisone lozenges 2.5mg

R

Oral surgery

Orabase oral paste

F

 

 

12.3.2 Oropharyneal anti-infective drugs

 

Amphoteracin lozenges 10mg

F

 

Miconazole oral gel 25mg/1ml

R

Paediatrics

Nystatin lozenges 100000 units

F

 

Nystatin mixture 100000u/1ml

F

 

 

12.3.3 Antiseptic Lozenges

 

Dequalinium chloride lozenges 250mcg

F

(Bradosol)

 

12.3.4 Mouthwashes, gargles and dentrifices

 

Artificial saliva gel

F

Oral Balance gel

Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash 0.2% (Corsodyl)

F

Oral antiseptic

Hexetidine mouthwash 0.1% (Oraldene)

R

Oral surgery

Mouthwash solution Tablets

F

 

Povidone-iodine mouthwash (Betadine)

F