MOUTH ULCERS FROM CHEMO

My dad has severe mouth ulcers does anyone have any points or ttips on how to minimise pain? Thanks 

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  • Your GP or chemo team can prescribe meds to help with this common side effect.  I have Ibotene and Nystan suspension and start using it the day after infusion rather than when symptoms start and have a bit of a grip.  Good Oral hygiene is really necessary.  There are antibiotics that really help in bad cases but I am away from home and can't remember the name of them - Fluocycillin rings a bell - your GP will know but he/she must check with the oncologist that they don't interact with your chemo drugs because there are a couple that they affect. Antiseptic pastilles ease the pain too.  Best of luck x

  • Hi Nicole89.

    Max56 has given you some very good advice. We also have some information on our website about treating mouth problems. Don't hesitate also to ring our nurses for advice on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - it's a free number from UK landlines.

    There have also been several threads in our forum on mouth ulcers. Have a look here and also here  for our most recent contributions on the subject.

    I hope this helps!

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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