Orajel Mouth Gel, 5.3g

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If you wear dentures, make sure you follow the cleaning recommendations that your dentist has given you

Oral thrush is common in both adults & children. Read our top tips for helping to prevent & treat this condition gently remove coatings and debris from the lips, tongue and lining of the mouth using a soft toothbrush. Give mouth care when the patient is semi-upright, to avoid choking. If that’s not possible, make sure fluid isn’t building up in their mouth as you give mouth care.If you forget to use your chlorhexidine skin treatment, that’s okay. Just start your routine again after the missed treatment and carry on as before. Like other medicines, this gel may cause some side effects. If this happens to you, stop using the gel. If you have anaemia, or vitamin deficiencies, your GP will be able to test for these and advise you how best to replace these vitamins. Changing or supplementing your diet could help prevent thrush in the future An allergic reaction (burning, stinging, itching and/or a rash) or skin Irritation may occasionally occur. Very, very rarely a condition called methaemoglobinaemia may occur. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if this bothers you or does not go away. Common side effects with sore throat and dental treatments

If you do get any side effects, even those not mentioned above, tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist.

If your baby's tongue has a white coating that wipes off easily, or disappears between feeds, this is probably just milk coating it. This is completely harmless, and you don't need to worry about speaking to your doctor or pharmacist unless you're concerned.