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What Can Be Used To Reduce Pain Associated With Mouth Ulcers In A Toddler?
Question: Hello Doctor , My daughter is 2 years old and has mouth ulcer what can I use for reducing it and also the pain associated with it
Brief Answer:
Liquid Glycerin IP, Syp. Paracetamol, multivitamins.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. You can apply Liquid glycerine IP (medical grade). It is available easily at any chemist. Apply a small drop to the ulcer 3-4 times a day.
2. For the pain paracetamol syrup should suffice. Half teaspoon 2.5 ml two times a day after milk/food. A multivitamin syrup such as Visyneral will help.
3. There are many causes for mouth ulcers. If this ulcer does not subside in a week or if it is recurrent, please get this examined locally.
4. An image would help if the ulcer is easily visible.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
Liquid Glycerin IP, Syp. Paracetamol, multivitamins.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. You can apply Liquid glycerine IP (medical grade). It is available easily at any chemist. Apply a small drop to the ulcer 3-4 times a day.
2. For the pain paracetamol syrup should suffice. Half teaspoon 2.5 ml two times a day after milk/food. A multivitamin syrup such as Visyneral will help.
3. There are many causes for mouth ulcers. If this ulcer does not subside in a week or if it is recurrent, please get this examined locally.
4. An image would help if the ulcer is easily visible.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards
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