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What's in magic mouthwash?

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Many ingredients: Mary's magic mouthwash was initially formulated for patients on chemo therapy for cancer and it is usually a combination of lidocain for pain relief, corticosteroids for suppressing inflamation, antifungal medications to prevent thrusth and antibacterial to prevent gum disease. This can easily be abused due to too many many medications and should not be used routinely unless necessary.

Answered 2/3/2019

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Dr. Marybeth Lambe answered

Specializes in Travel Medicine

Just One Recipe: 80 ml viscous Lidocaine 2% for numbing 80 ml mylanta coating antacid 80 ml Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 12.5 mg/ 5 ml elixir sticky antihistamine 80 ml Nystatin 100, 000u suspension antifungal 80 ml Prednisolone 15mg/5ml solution steroid 80 ml distilled water makes a big batch and is for pharmacist's but proportions are the same. Some add a coating of carafate (ulcer protectant) some add tetracycline (antibiotic).

Answered 9/25/2018

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