Mouth and throat products

What are Mouth and throat products?

Topical mouth and throat products include agents such as antifungals, antiseptics, cough suppressants and saliva substitutes. They are used to treat conditions of the mouth and throat such as oral thrush, dry mouth, sore throat and tickly cough.

Chlorhexidine: antiseptic and disinfectant for mouth ulcers, throat infections and skin infections – NHS.

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Alcohol-free Mouthwashes. …
Saliva Substitutes. …
Prescription Pilocarpine Medications. …
Frozen Melon or Cucumber. …
Oral Sprays or Nasal Wash. …
Laxatives. …
Papaya Tablets. Papain, the enzyme in the papaya fruit, helps digest proteins and stimulate saliva.
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Look for ingredients like baking soda and essential oils. Herbs such as neem and clove are known for their powerful antibacterial properties in various forms, such as herbal tooth powders or mouth rinses, to help kill bad bacteria in the mouth.

The throat (pharynx and larynx) is a ring-like muscular tube that acts as the passageway for air, food and liquid. It is located behind the nose and mouth and connects the mouth (oral cavity) and nose to the breathing passages (trachea [windpipe] and lungs) and the esophagus (eating tube).