Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
Formulary
12 Ear, nose and oropharynx
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12-03-04 Mouthwashes, gargles, and dentifrices
| Chlorhexidine gluconate |
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Formulary
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Mouthwash 0.2% Consider OTC/Self care. |
 MHRA Chlorhexidine solutions: reminder of the risk of chemical burns in premature infants MHRA: All medical devices and medicinal products containing chlorhexidine - Risk of anaphylactic reaction due to chlorhexidine allergy |
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| Hydrogen Peroxide |
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Formulary
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Mouthwash 1.5%, 6% Consider OTC/Self care. |
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MHRA: Hydrogen peroxide: reminder of risk of gas embolism when used in surgery |
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Links
LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA alert: Anaphylaxis risk with chlorhexidine
- MHRA alert: Risk of gas embolism when used in surgery
- MHRA Chlorhexidine solutions: reminder of the risk of chemical burns in premature infants
- MHRA: All medical devices and medicinal products containing chlorhexidine - Risk of anaphylactic reaction due to chlorhexidine allergy
- MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
- MHRA: Hydrogen peroxide: reminder of risk of gas embolism when used in surgery
- 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