title: Benzydamine Hydrochloride (Tantum) in the management of oral inflammatory conditions.
abstract: Benzydamine HCL (Tantum) is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and local anesthetic activity. This paper reviews the pharmacology of benzydamine and surveys the existing literature relating to its applications in medicine and dentistry. Guidelines for its use in dentistry are offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Turnbull
mesh_terms: D001591:Benzydamine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D001591:Benzydamine