To help keep your mouth healthy and free from sores, practice good dental hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day. Also, eat a healthy diet and look for any changes in your mouth. If you notice any mouth problems, tell your doctor.
You can also try using an alcohol-free mouthwash while being treated with Afinitor. This may help reduce your risk for mouth sores.
According to a 2017 review, researchers are looking at several ways to help prevent mouth sores in people using Afinitor or other drugs from the same class. Studies haven’t yet proven that these methods are effective, but possible options include:
brushing and gargling with salt water
rinsing with and swallowing a glutamine solution (available in drug stores as a powder or a premade solution called Healios)
using a hydrocortisone mouthwash or a prednisolone rinse (available by prescription only)
using an alcohol-free mouthwash that contains dexamethasone (available by prescription only)
taking prednisone (available by prescription only)
If you want to help prevent mouth sores, talk with your doctor. They can suggest the best options for you.