Mouth Ulcers (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Teach the Caregiver to Treat Local Infections

• Explain how the treatment is given
• Watch her as she does the first treatment in the clinic
• She should return to the clinic if the infection worsens

For Mouth Ulcers

Treat for mouth ulcers 3 - 4 times daily for 5 days:
- Give paracetamol for pain relief at least 30 minutes before cleaning the mouth or feeding the child
- Wash hands
- Wet a clean soft cloth with chlorhexidine 0.2% and use it to wash the child’s mouth. Repeat this during the day
- Wash hands again

Advise caregiver to return for follow-up in two days if the ulcers are not improving

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treat for Local Infections; Mouth Ulcers

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Last checked for updates: June 2023