Dry mouth:
Indications for CAPHOSOL:
Dry mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia).
Adult:
Mix 1 blue (Caphosol A) and 1 clear ampule (Caphosol B). Swish the mouth thoroughly for 1 minute with half of the solution and spit out. Repeat with remaining half and spit out. Use immediately after mixing ampules. Repeat 2–10 times/day or as needed. No adverse effects expected if swallowed. Avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes after use.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Sodium-restricted diet.
Pharmacologic Class:
Electrolytes.
How Supplied:
Dose box (2 x 15mL ampules/dose)—30, 120
Oral inflammation/ulcers:
Indications for CAPHOSOL:
Adjunct to standard oral care in treating mucositis caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy.
Adult:
Mix 1 blue (Caphosol A) and 1 clear ampule (Caphosol B). Swish the mouth thoroughly for 1 minute with half of the solution and spit out. Repeat with remaining half and spit out. Use immediately after mixing ampules. Repeat 4 doses/day from the onset of cancer treatment. Up to 10 doses/day if pain experienced. No adverse effects expected if swallowed. Avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes after use.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Sodium-restricted diet.
Pharmacologic Class:
Electrolytes.
How Supplied:
Dose box (2 x 15mL ampules/dose)—30, 120
