摘要 |
An oral treatment composition for local application is provided. The composition includes a combination of potassium nitrate and hexylene glycol. The composition also includes a fluoride compound, preferably sodium fluoride. 100ml of the composition will include about 7.Og potassium nitrate, about 30ml hexylene glycol and about 0.25g of sodium fluoride. The composition is conveniently provided as an aqueous mouthwash solution and is suited for use in the treatment of mucositis and other oral ailments in patients that have a compromised immune system or that have undergone radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The composition may also be a cream or paste suitable for oral application. |