Appendix A Pharmacologic Therapy for Common Mucosal Conditions
| Medication | How to Prescribe |
|---|---|
| Topical Immunosuppressive Agents | |
| Triamcinolone 0.1% dental paste* (not appropriate for diffuse lesions) |
Apply to affected site 3–4 times a day; methylcellulose is an effective covering agent, although steroid is only medium strength |
| Fluocinolone 0.05% gel Clobetasol 0.05% gel Betamethasone 0.05% gel Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment |
Dry area, apply to affected site 3–4 times a day; no food or drink for 20 min after OR Place gel in stent and wear for 15–30 min, 2–3 times a day |
| Dexamethasone elixir 0.5 mg/5mL Prednisolone syrup (15 mg/5mL) Tacrolimus solution (5 mg/mL) Cyclosporine (100 mg/mL) |
Dispense 300 mL; swish 5 mL (dexamethasone, tacrolimus or cyclosporine), or 5–15 mL (prednisolone) for 3 min (timed) and spit out, 3–4 times a day; no food or drink for 2/> |
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