Compiled using contributions from hospitals in the Republic of Ireland , the information presented on Extemp. Each mouthwash usually contains an antibiotic , an antihistamine , an antifungal , a corticosteroi and an antacid. Common ingredients used in magic mouthwash formulations include: Diphenhydramine – an antihistamine that can reduce inflammation and pain. Therefore these should be used before the mouthwash , rinsing the mouth between applications, or at a different time of day.
Compounded formulations for symptomatic management of mucositis There are numerous magic mouthwash preparations.
Most contain at least ingredients. Most formulations are used every 4-hours prn with instructions to hold in the mouth for 1-minutes then spit out or swallow. INTRODUCTION TO SITE CONTENT. USP (equivalent to dried gel USP), 3. USP with benzyl alcohol , butylparaben, flavor, hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben,. Viscous lidocaine usually comes in a 100mL bottle.
It is easier to use the entire bottle in a batch, since the medication is thick and difficult to measure. Mix 100mL of each of the other two ingredients with the lidocaine.
Sig: Swish, gargle, and spit one to two teaspoonfuls every six hours as needed. May be swallowed if esophageal involvement. Shake well before using.
An antifungal medication such as nystatin reduces fungal growth, and is often added to magic mouthwash. Nystatin comes in powder, tablets or a liquid suspension, according to the Mayo Clinic 2. The powder or liquid suspension is used as the antifungal agent in magic mouthwash. One common formulation of the mouthwash contains one part each of viscous lidocaine, Maalox and Benadryl.
To use, swish and spit ml every four hours. Another combination contains 12. Benadryl, ml Maalox, grams Carafate, and xylocaine. I dropped the salt and just used baking soda for the mouthwash.
BMX magic mouthwash slightly different formula in Ireland but same. How do I use Magic Mouthwash ? It is recommended that you do not eat or drink for minutes after using magic. Don’t use mixed medication mouthwash, commonly termed “magic mouthwash,” to prevent or manage cancer treatment-induced oral mucositis.
Oral mucositis is a painful and debilitating side effect of some chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy that includes the oral mucosa in the treatment field.
The term miracle mouthwash is one we commonly use as well. Most often someone will use them during chemo treatment if they develop mouth sores or if they have a medical condition or disease that causes severe mouth sores. The directions for an oral formulation of Magic Mouthwash would be “swish and swallow” or similar. A Magic Mouthwash formula that contains an anti-infective can help reduce pain and prevent, or resolve an infection 1. Mucosal Liquid Formulation.
After using Magic Mouthwash , food and beverage intake should not occur for at least minutes after treatment as this may reduce the effects of the compound 1. Optionally, commercial kits designed to make the compounding of oral mucositis preparations easier and more convenient may be used.
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