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