#38763 07-05-2005 11:11 AM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | I got a script today and had it filled. I take 1 TBS. three times a day. Do I take it before I eat or what? It also says "If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this mixture do not take until you consult with your Physician. Please see bottle for list of active ingredients." Well the bottle was plain and there was not list. Love and blessings, Barbara~
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#38764 07-05-2005 12:02 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 98 | It sounds to me like maybe it is some sort of "magic Mouthwash". Call your pharmasist he would know exactly what it is.
Was Primary caregiver to my mom who had stage IV, SCC, Supraglottic with Mets to 4 nodes. Diagnosed Feb 04, died unexpectedly from complications from treatment December 17, 2004.
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#38765 07-05-2005 03:51 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Check this link. You learn something everyday around here. http://bayloraids.org/cases/february2002/answer.shtml There is a list of ingredients for Miles mixture in the article. Be sure to ask whether you are supposed to swallow it or swish & spit. You may wish to ask the doctor and pharmacist both. Some of these mixtures are not meant to be swallowed. I am amazed that you didn't get any instructions with it - I would have somebodys head for that. Even my vet makes me wait for the instructions and correct labeling on the bottle. I had ulcers that took a long time to heal and many problems with candidiasis (thrush). Plus everyone going through this treatment has a temporariliy damaged immune system so it makes sense to me. Oh and yes, with the lidocaine, I would use it before eating but if you swallow it, it can mess up your gag reflex so be cautious - you don't want to aspirate anything into your lungs - it can cause pnuemonia.
Gary Allsebrook *********************************** Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2 Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy) ________________________________________________________ "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#38766 07-05-2005 03:57 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | Oh cool Gary. I will check that out. I have to swallow mine. I do know that much since the doctor told me. He just didn't go into much detail....like when. It tastes terrible! Blah! Did you ever swallow any of it? Yuck! Thank you Karen. I kinda thought that too cept there is not a thing magic about this stuff but it does work and I mean almost in minutes. Hugs to all, Barbara~
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#38767 07-05-2005 04:01 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | " Miles' mixture, a liquid preparation containing tetracycline, hydrocortisone, and viscous lidocaine in Orabase, with nystatin added for Candida prophylaxis, has been recommended for treatment of adults" Gary you read some interesting stuff. Thank you again. Now for the dictionary.........LOL
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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#38768 07-05-2005 05:13 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | They gave me Nystatin when I was totally amped out on Diflucan (they claimed they never had a patient with as high or as long a dose rate that they were giving me. Although I later found out that some AIDS patients were getting up to 800mg a day of Diflucan (200mg/day was my high number). That Nystatin stuff just gagged me, especially the orange flavored stuff. I'll take the diflucan anyday (even if excessive use cause nuetropenia - it's only temporary). The ingredients: Tetracycline: is a gram negative, wide spectrum antibiotic. Nystatin: is in the "antifungal" family of drugs to treat thrush, athletes foot and other forms of fungi (I just love that word) Lidocaine: is a topical anesthetic derived from the coca plant (AKA Cocaine) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lidocaine (AKA Zylocaine) Orabase: More complicated See: http://home.intekom.com/pharm/bm_squib/orabase.html Remember that "The Fixx" song "One Thing Leads To Another" LOL
Gary Allsebrook *********************************** Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2 Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy) ________________________________________________________ "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14 NIV)
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#38769 07-06-2005 06:30 AM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) Joined: May 2005 Posts: 497 | Ewwwwwwwww I know cause I "got" the orange stuff. I told my friend a bit ago it tasted like old cat pee smelled. I mean how much more of a gross explanation can you get? No. Do not answer that! hahahaahahaha
Blessings, Barbara~
[i]"The artist, a traveler on this earth, leaves behind imperishable traces of his being." -Fran
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