Use of proprietary agents to relieve recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the subjective efficacy of proprietary agents for aphthous stomatitis.


METHODS
A simple open study.


METHODS
Hospital out-patients in the UK in 1993.


METHODS
50 consecutive patients with aphthae.


RESULTS
Patients assessed agent efficacy as very effective, possibly effective or not effective at relieving symptoms.


RESULTS
38 of 54 available agents were used. Difflam Oral Rinse (benzydamine hydrochloride) appeared to give most control of pain. Overall, Corsodyl mouthwash (chlorhexidine gluconate) gave most beneficial effect.


CONCLUSIONS
Difflam and Corsodyl appear to give some symptomatic relief to aphthous victims.
Edres
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MA
Eastman Dental Institute, University of London.
Scully
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Gelbier
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D012651:Self Medication; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000700:Analgesics; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents