SACT side effects: Sore mouth and sore throat
You may get a sore mouth, ulcers or general sensitivity. Mucositis is the term given for inflammation and ulceration which can happen in the mouth and continue through the body.
Oral hygiene advice:
- Brush your teeth/dentures at least twice a day using a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste
- Rinse your mouth with water after eating, to remove any debris
- Use an alcohol-free mouthwash
- Gargle with a salt water mouthwash 4 times a day. Using one teaspoon of salt to one glass of tepid water
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Keep your lips moist
- Use a saliva substitute, if your mouth is dry. Saliva substitutes are available from local pharmacies.
Call the Acute Haematology Oncology Unit (AHOU) if you are experiencing:
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- Are feeling unwell with a sore mouth/throat
- Have a sore mouth and a temperature
- Have difficulty eating or drinking
- Have difficulty swallowing
- Have redness, swelling, soreness, ulcers or white patches in your mouth or on your tongue
- You are passing less urine than normal
- You are concerned with any changes in your mouth or have signs of an infection
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