magic mouthwash

Introduction

a term encompassing ~50 varieties of lidocaine-based mouth rinses

Indications

• widely used for oral mucositis pain

* diphenhydramine/lidocaine/antacid preparation used at Mayo Clinic is effective in reducing radiotherapy-associated oral mucositis pain

Adverse effects

• oral numbness & loss of taste

Notes

• may not be covered by insurance

More general terms

• topical agent

Components

• lidocaine (Xylocaine)
• diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Alledryl, Allergival)
• antacid