Oral ulcers

Updated: August 29, 2022

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

sucralfate

suspension apply for 1 to 2 minutes directly to the oral ulcer 4 times a day

choline salicylate

Indicated for Mouth ulcers
Apply 8.7% gel near the affected area
Fever, Pain
435 mg to 870 mg orally six times a day
Rheumatic disorders
4.8 gm to 7.2 gm orally every day in divided doses

oral mucoadhesive

Indicated for Oral Irritation or Sores:

Indicated for the treatment of all forms of oral wounds and mucositis/stomatitis that may result from radiation therapy and chemotherapy
Rinse all oral cavities for at least a minute after placing 5 mL in your mouth.
To thoroughly coat the interior of the mouth, up to 10 mL may be used if necessary.
Excess rinse can be swallowed or expelled after washing.
Oral stomatitis-Use four to six times a day
Ulcerative oral cavity conditions- Use four to six times a day or whenever necessary

magnesium trisilicate

Take one to four tablets orally daily as required

rhubarb extract/salicylic acid

It should be applied to the ulcer or irritated denture area for 3 to 4 times daily with help of brush provided with it
It should be use only up to one week

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