Stick With a Simple Formula if You Prescribe Magic Mouthwash

April 2019

"Magic mouthwash" Rxs often mystify prescribers and pharmacists.

There are many formulas...leading to confusion about what to include, how to write the prescription, etc.

And we know there's no good evidence any magic mouthwash formula relieves pain or heals ulcers...or that any recipe is better than a homemade salt and sodium bicarb rinse.

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Stick With a Simple Formula if You Prescribe Magic Mouthwash

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