Abstract: A method of treating mucositis in immunocompromised patients is disclosed which is based on contacting the affected area with an amount of composition which comprises triclosan and a cationic antibacterial agent in amounts which are effective to alleviate the symptoms of mucositis.
Abstract: A water based composition having triclosan in an amount of 0.01 to 3% by weight in combination with from 5-35% by weight of a non-toxic polyhydric alcohol and from 0.5-5% by weight of a poloxamer.