What can help with mouth ulcers and infections?
It’s important to take extra care of the mouth during chemotherapy. Things that can help if mouth ulcers develop include: • brush the teeth and gums with a very soft brush after every meal to prevent infection • use an analgesic gel from the chemist or sodium bicarbonate mouthwash to help relieve discomfort • pain relief such as paracetamol may be helpful. Some mouthwashes can make ulcers worse – advice should be sought from a health professional before using a mouth wash.
