Formulations
The most popular formulation of magic mouthwash contains viscous lidocaine as a topical anesthetic, diphenhydramine as an anti-inflammatory, and Maalox to help coat the tissues in the mouth. Other formulations include antifungals, corticosteroids and/or antibiotics.
Common ingredients include:
- Diphenhydramine - an antihistamine to reduce inflammation
- Glucocorticoids - to reduce inflammation
- Lidocaine - a local anesthetic to relieve pain
- Maalox - an antacid formulation which acts as a coating agent
- Nystatin- an antifungal for candidiasis
- Sucralfate - a coating agent
- Tetracycline - an antibiotic
- Erythromycin- an antibiotic
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