Dental and Oral Conditions Guidelines 2020
This document provides guidelines on dental and oral conditions by the National Department of Health, focusing on treatments such as antivirals for herpes simplex infections. Access detailed evidence and updates through the provided links for informed decision-making.
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Chapter 1: Dental and oral conditions NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AFFORDABLE MEDICINES ESSENTIAL MEDICINES PROGRAMME PRIMARY HEALTHCARE GUIDELINES 2020 1
EVIDENCE Please access the National Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC) report for detailed evidence (including rationale, references and costings) informing decision-making on medicine addition, amendments and deletions: http://www.health.gov.za/index.php/standard-treatment-guidelines-and- essential-medicines-list/category/285-phc DISCLAIMER This slide set is an implementation tool and should be used alongside the most recently published STG available on the EML Clinical Guide Application. This information does not supersede or replace the STG itself. 2
Herpes simplex DESCRIPTION Acute, painful vesicular eruptions of the lips or ulcerations of the lips and mouth caused by Herpes simplex virus, Self-limiting infetion CHANGES For extensive oral herpes: Antiviral (active against herpes simplex) as a therapeutic class - ADDED REASON Evidence suggests that aciclovir, oral; famciclovir, oral and valaciclovir, oral are all effective in treating herpes simplex infections in adults, 3
