Magic Mouthwash (Diphen/Lido/Maalox) Oral Suspension (Aqueous)
Magic Mouthwash (Diphen/Lido/Maalox) is a compounded formulation containing Diphen/Lido/Maalox, prepared by Mixlab for veterinary use. Available by prescription.
How to Give Aqueous Oral Suspension
Oral Suspension (Aqueous) is a water-based liquid medication where the drug particles are suspended in the liquid. It often looks a bit cloudy or like a syrup. As with all suspensions, it needs a good shake before each use to mix the medication evenly. Here's how to give it:
- Shake well each time to mix the medication (5-10 seconds).
- Measure the dose using the syringe/dropper provided or one recommended by your vet. Insert the top of the oral syringe into the bottle adapter. Turn the bottle upside down and pull the plunger until the medicine reaches the volume required
- Hold your pet steady: a towel or helper can assist with squirmy pets.
- Administer the dose slowly into the side of the mouth. Allow small pauses if needed for swallowing.
- Raise the head slightly to help the medication go down and clean any spills with a little water or tissue.
- Praise your pet and offer a treat or water (unless advised against feeding right after).
- Clean the syringe with water immediately after use. Store the bottle as directed, out of sunlight.
- Consistency is key: Shake each time, measure accurately, and contact your vet if any issues arise.
This is a compounded preparation combining the active ingredients listed in the product name. In compounding practice, clinicians may consider a multi-ingredient preparation like this to address more than one aspect of a patient's physiology at once. Your veterinarian determines whether it is appropriate for your animal.
This description reflects the general pharmacology of the active ingredient's drug class; your veterinarian determines whether this approach is appropriate for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring. Compounded drugs are not approved by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
At a pharmacological level, diphenhydramine is considered for its role in managing the localized histamine response, lidocaine is considered for managing sodium channels to provide topical numbing and the antacid is considered for coating the mucosal lining. Commonly observed effects include localized changes such as increased salivation or a temporary decrease in appetite. Because the formulation contains lidocaine, your veterinarian will monitor for observational signs of systemic absorption if large amounts are ingested. Owners should monitor for any unusual behavioral shifts or persistent pawing at the mouth and contact their veterinarian promptly with concerns.
Yes. Magic Mouthwash is a prescription medication and requires a valid authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies all professional requirements before preparing any medication.
Yes. Mixlab specializes in compounding this combination of diphenhydramine, lidocaine and an antacid into customized oral rinses tailored to your pet's needs. The decision rests with your prescribing veterinarian.
Your veterinarian will provide specific guidance on whether the rinse should be applied directly to the gums or used as a coating agent. It is important to follow the professional directions provided for your pet's comfort.
Lidocaine is considered for its role in managing the conduction of nerve impulses in the oral tissues, providing a method for managing localized discomfort. Your veterinarian will monitor for observational signs of improved comfort during eating.
The rinse is intended to coat the mouth, and some ingestion may occur. Your veterinarian will determine the appropriate volume to manage the risk of systemic absorption of the active ingredients.
