Fluconazole should only be used to treat proven fungal infections. Fluconazole should NOT be used prophylactically except in Neuroblastoma high risk patients. Syringing should be avoided where there is a perforated eardrum, previous ear surgery or deafness in the other ear.

Detailed requirements for Specialist Centre initiation to be described in the wording of the formulary restrictionDue to the anaesthetizing effect on the pharynx, difflam should not be used for pre-school children or immediately before meals as it could lead to choking. Care should be taken with very hot or cold drinks. A supporting prescribing guideline may be requested which must have been agreed by the relevant secondary care trust DTCs and approved by the Nottinghamshire APC. years: 50mg daily (max 100mg daily) for 7-14 days in oropharyngeal candidiasis (max 14 days except in severely immunocompromised patients) Related/similar drugs chlorhexidine topical, Peridex, sodium hyaluronate topical, Biotene Mouthwash, XyliMelts How is this medicine (Gelclair) best taken?

Parents and patients should be informed for the importance of keeping the mouth clean and encouraged to practice good, basic oral hygiene Increased discomfort and delayed healing of mouth ulcers can be caused by secondary bacterial infection. Use of chlorhexidine mouthwash may be beneficial. Pour 15 ml of Gelclair (1 tablespoonful) into a glass and add approximately 40 ml of water (3 tablespoonfuls). Stir mixture well and use at once. Rinse around the mouth for at least one minute or as long as possible to coat tongue, palate, throat, inside of cheeks and all oral tissue thoroughly. Gargle and spit out. Secondary care use only as a mouthwash for a variety of oral mucosal diseases.Also available for use by ENT surgery. Weaker versions which can also be used for mouth ulcers are dentinox teething gel (0.33% lidocaine) or Instillagel (2% lidocaine, tastes foul)

3 times daily

If you are allergic to Gelclair (mucosal coating gel (gelclair)); any part of Gelclair (mucosal coating gel (gelclair)); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and Regular use is essential to ensure maximum benefit and non-compliance is a common cause of treatment failure. Usually use chlorhexidine instead, but hydrogen peroxide is acceptable, especially if anaerobic infection suspected. Mometasone nasal spray may be used in children aged 3-6 years of age as it is the only licensed product for this age group. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical