Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
12 Ear, nose and oropharynx
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12-03-01 Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation
| Betamethasone |
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Soluble tablets 500micrograms For use as a mouthwash only, following oral surgery. |
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| Choline Salicylate Bonjela® Adult |
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Oral gel 8.7% Consider OTC/Self care. |
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| Hydrocortisone |
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Muco-adhesive buccal tablets 2.5mg Hydrocortisone mucoadhesive buccal tablets licensed for use in children (under 12 years—on medical advice only). Consider OTC/Self care. |
 MHRA: Hydrocortisone muco-adhesive buccal tablets: should not be used off-label for adrenal insufficiency in children due to serious risks |
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Links
LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Dec 2018: Hydrocortisone muco-adhesive buccal tablets: should not be used off-label for adrenal insufficiency in children due to serious risks
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Dec 2018: Oral lidocaine-containing products for infant teething: only to be available under the supervision of a pharmacist
- MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
- MHRA: Hydrocortisone muco-adhesive buccal tablets: should not be used off-label for adrenal insufficiency in children due to serious risks
- NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
- NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
- NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people