DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Drug-induced inflammation of the oral mucosa, also known as gingivostomatitis acuta.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Sharply jagged, hyperemic bordered, aphthous ulcerations, especially in the folds of the neck after taking methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil or other cytostatic drugs. Large ulcerations after gold or actinomycin D therapy.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Avoid the triggering drugs.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Oral hygiene, rinsing with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory solutions such as 0.1-0.2% chlorhexidine solution R045 or tormentil astringent R255, ratanhia-myrrh astringent R210, camomile, sage, myrrh or other plant extracts (e.g. gingivitol, camillosan, salus sage trp.). Possibly anaesthetic solutions before meals (e.g. Acoin solution, periodontal mouth ointment). S.a.u. Stomatologika.
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Anti-inflammatories; Antiseptic; Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine mouth rinse solution 0.1 or 0.2% (nrf 7.2.); Cytostatics (overview); Fluorouracil; Gingivostomatitis, acute; Lidocaine; Methotrexate; Stomatologicals; ... Show allDisclaimer
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