Oral Spray for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

What medication should be used to treat oral ulcers in a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

If hand, foot, and mouth disease recurs, it may be due to viral infection and can be treated with interferon sprays or antiviral medications. If there are oral ulcers and pain, combine with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications and drugs that promote ulcer healing. Precautions should be taken to prevent recurrent high fever to avoid triggering meningitis.