| CAPHOSOL®
1 box contains 4 X 30 doses treatment.
1 dose treatment=2single-dose containers,
each 15ml, mixed together.
Pharmaceutical form : Mouth Rinse.
Aqueous solution. Caphosol®
is a preparation comprising two separately
packaged aqueous solutions, a phosphate
solution (Caphosol® A) and
a calcium solution (Caphosol®
B) which, when both solutions are combined
in equal volumes, forms a solution supersaturated
with respect to both calcium and phosphate
ions.
Actions: Caphosol®
is an electrolyte solution designed to
moisten, lubricate and clean the oral
cavity including the mucosa of the mouth,
tongue and oropharynx.
Indications: Caphosol®
is indicated for dryness of the mouth
and oropharynx (hyposalivation, xerostomia),
regardless of the cause and regardless
of whether the condition is temporary
or permanent. Caphosol® is
also indicated as an adjunct to standard
oral care in the prevention and treatment
of the mucositis that may be caused by
radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief
of dryness of the oral mucosa in these
conditions is associated with amelioration
of pain.
Directions for
use:
Caphosol®
is well tolerated
• No known drug interactions
Caphosol® is easy to
use
Simply instruct patients to
• Mix the 2 ampoules together
• Swish with half the solution
• Swish again with the other half
• Spit out
Patients report high satisfaction
with Caphosol®
• No unpleasant taste
• Flexible dosing from 4 to 10 times per
day depending on the patient's need
Special Precautions for use:
Avoid eating or drinking for at least
during 15 minutes after use. Do not use
if the seal of the single-dose container
is broken or the single-dose container
shows sign of leakage or damage. Contains
sodium (71mg per 30ml dose treatment).
Patients restricted to a low sodium diet
should consult their physician before
use. Keep out of the reach of children.
No adverse effects are anticipated, if
Caphosol® is swallowed
accidentally. |