test announcement
Please consider if a steroid emergency card needs to be given to the patient alongside the traditional steroid treatment card. This is to support the timely recognition and treatment of potential adrenal crisis and is suitable for some patients on oral, inhaled, topical or rectal steroids. For more information, including which patients should receive the card, see HIS for details. Steroid emergency cards have been distributed to, hospitals, GP surgeries and community pharmacies. Primary care can order replacement cards from 01463 706886.
MouthwashOTC 0·15%
Rinse or gargle, using 15mL (diluted with water if stinging occurs), every 1½ to 3 hours as required, usually for up to 7 days.
Oromucosal spray 0·15%
4 to 8 sprays onto affected area every 1½ to 3 hours.
Oromucosal tabletsOTC 2·5mg
1 tablet 4 times daily, allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth in contact with the ulcer.
Soluble tablets 500 micrograms
Oral ulceration off-label, 500 micrograms dissolved in 20mL water and rinsed around the mouth 4 times daily; do not swallow.
TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland