Mouth ulcer

[dodie74]

Son has a little mouth ulcer on the gum and its bothering him when he eats. I have difflam spray (benzydamine hydrochloride) in the cupboard and wondered if it was ok to use on him as he on mxt?

 

[DustyKat]

I know it is contraindicated with some anti-inflammatories but I am not sure if Difflam falls under the type of anti-inflammatory they are talking about.

I did find this however and since it is published by the NHS it should be accurate enough:

Mouth ulcers/stomatitis - STOP methotrexate if severe and seek advice. Consider Difflam® mouthwash. Reduce dose if mild/moderate. Check folate levels.

http://www.cumbria.nhs.uk/ProfessionalZone/MedicinesManagement/Shared%20Care%20Protocols/Methotrexate.pdf

I would check with the pharmacist as well.

Dusty. xxx

 

[Maya142]

My daughter had mouth ulcers on methotrexate and we weren't told to stop it. Instead, her folic acid dose was increased. Does your son take folic acid?

 

[Farmwife]

:eek2: Same thing, never told to stop if canker sores are severe. We also were never told to increase folic acid either.:eek2:

Out of curiosity, does anyone know the American equivalent of difflam spray?
Or is that what it's called in the USA?

I swear by magic mouth wash (prescription strength). Grace gets open ulcers that can take up the inside of her cheek. Magic mouth wash works every time.:hug:

 

[dodie74]

yes he takes 5mg a week of folic acid. its only the one ulcer down at the bottom of the lip/gum. Hope no more appear. xx

 

[polly13]

Lucy gets ulcers in her mouth from methotrexate quite a bit I find bonjella helps , they generally clear up in about 7 days