Indications And Dose
Oral hygiene ▶BY MOUTH USING MOUTHWASH ▶Child: Rinse or gargle as required ▶Adult: Rinse or gargle as required
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Oral hygiene ▶BY MOUTH USING MOUTHWASH ▶Child: Rinse or gargle as required ▶Adult: Rinse or gargle as required
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No mouthwash preparations available—when prepared extemporaneously, the BP states Sodium Chloride Mouthwash, Compound, BP consists of sodium bicarbonate 1%, sodium chloride 1.5% in a suitable vehicle with peppermint flavour. ▶In children The RCPCH and NPPG recommend that, when a liquid special of sodium chloride is required, the following strength is used: 5 mmol/mL. l PROFESSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION Dental practitioners’ formulary Compound Sodium Chloride Mouthwash may be prescribed.
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Extemporaneous mouthwash preparations should be prepared according to the following formula: sodium chloride 1.5 g, sodium bicarbonate 1 g, concentrated peppermint emulsion 2.5 mL, double-strength chloroform water 50 mL, water to 100 mL. To be diluted with an equal volume of warm water.
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No licensed medicines listed. 2.1 Dental caries Fluoride imbalance Overview Availability of adequate fluoride confers significant resistance to dental caries. It is now considered that the topical action of fluoride on enamel and plaque is more important than the systemic effect. When the fluoride content of drinking water is less than 700 micrograms per litre (0.7 parts per million), daily administration of fluoride tablets or drops provides suitable supplementation. Systemic fluoride supplements should not be prescribed without reference to the fluoride content of the local water supply. Infants need not receive fluoride supplements until the age of 6 months. Dentifrices which incorporate sodium fluoride or monofluorophosphate are also a convenient source of fluoride. Individuals who are either particularly caries prone or medically compromised may be given additional protection by use of fluoride rinses or by application of fluoride gels. Rinses may be used daily or weekly; daily use of a less concentrated rinse is more effective than weekly use of a more concentrated one. High-strength gels must be applied regularly under professional supervision; extreme caution is necessary to prevent children from swallowing any excess. Less concentrated gels are available for home use. Varnishes are also available and are particularly valuable for young or disabled children since they adhere to the teeth and set in Ear, nose and oropharynx the presence of moisture. VITAMINS AND TRACE ELEMENTS
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Rinse or gargle as required
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Rinse or gargle as required
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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