About Caphosol
Q: How does Caphosol work?
A: Caphosol is a mouth rinse that is rich in both calcium and
phosphate ions. It works by lubricating the mouth which makes food
easier to swallow.7
Q: Does Caphosol have side effects?
A: Reported side effects with Caphosol have been rare and
generally mild.
Q: What should I do if I accidently swallow
Caphosol?
A: Don't worry. No adverse effects are expected if Caphosol is
swallowed accidentally.
Q: Can I eat immediately after using
Caphosol?
A: No. You should avoid eating and drinking for at least 15
minutes after rinsing with Caphosol.
Q: Will I get more saliva from using
Caphosol?
A: No, Caphosol does not stimulate the production of saliva.
Q: When should I start using Caphosol?
A: It is important to start using Caphosol right away - at the
start of cancer therapy. Don't wait for the onset of symptoms to
start Caphosol; damage to the lining of the mouth begins on the
first day of cancer therapy.
Q: How often should I use Caphosol?
A: For oral mucositis start using Caphosol 4-10
times per day at the start of cancer treatment and rinse each time
for 2 minutes. Continue using Caphosol for the duration of your
cancer therapy.
For treatment of dry mouth rinse with Caphosol 2-10 times per
day or as instructed by physician.
Q: Where can I get Caphosol?
A: In the USA Caphosol is available by prescription only. Ask
your doctor or nurse for a prescription. If it is not in stock,
most pharmacies will order Caphosol for you. For your convenience,
you may also order Caphosol to be delivered directly to your home
through two specialty pharmacies. Have your Caphosol prescription
filled quickly and shipped overnight right to your home at no
additional cost. Click here for more
details.
Q: Do you have a patient assistance
program?
A: Yes. EUSA Pharma's Community Access Patient Program (CAPP) is
available to provide support for patients and healthcare providers
seeking drug assistance. For qualifying patients without insurance
coverage, free product assistance is available through CAPP. In
order to qualify, patients must have an annual family gross income
of less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For
program details, click here.
Questions to Discuss with Your Doctor
I have chronic dry mouth and I want to ask my doctor or
nurse if Caphosol may be right for me
There are an increasing variety of treatment options available for
dry mouth. Only your doctor can determine which is best for you.
Sharing information about how you are feeling with your doctor will
help determine the most effective option.
Some questions you could focus on in describing your
situation:
- Do you have difficulties eating due to your dry mouth?
- Do you sometimes have difficulties speaking due to your dry
mouth?
- Do you wake up at night due to your dry mouth?
- Have you had problems with tooth decay after suffering from
chronic dry mouth?
- If you have received medication for your dry mouth, is this
medication as effective as you would like?
If your doctor has not heard about Caphosol, you may reference
www.caphosol.com or print out the prescribing
information and bring it to your doctor's visit.