Can anyone suggest anything to help with really sore mouth tongue and lips ? Have been to A&E they gave my husband Difflam spray, chemo nurses gave him gelclair sachets, tried bongela nothing seems to be working !! Any tips or advice would be really welcome, he's getting desperate !!!
Hi there.
Your poor husband it sounds really horrible. I didn’t have chemo but did have an ulcerative mouth and bought over the counter from Boots adult mouth ulcer gel It worked however you would need to check that it’s safe with chemo. The pharmacist may be able to advice you
Ice cream also soothed. And mouth wash. But it’s really rotten I remember being near tears and I didn’t have chemo to contend with
I hope that you find some relief from this for your husband.
Ann
Hi Ballet.
I was recommended Benzydamine Hydrochloride (prescription mouthwash) for inside mouth and Vaseline for lips.
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