Over-the-counter products for oral ulcerations

J Calif Dent Assoc. 1998 Mar;26(3):199-201.

Abstract

Over-the-counter products can be useful and effective in alleviating the pain from ulcerations of the oral mucosa. This article reviews over-the-counter medications that are available to treat ulcerative lesions. Among the categories included are covering agents, local anesthetics, and mouthrinses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Local / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use
  • Emollients / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
  • Nonprescription Drugs / therapeutic use*
  • Oral Ulcer / drug therapy*
  • Stomatitis, Aphthous / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Emollients
  • Mouthwashes
  • Nonprescription Drugs