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The bristles of these toothbrushes are made of antibacterial material. This may assist our efforts to avoid infection. Our Liver Team recommends a course of antibiotics before and after dental work, including "just a clean", which may be an even greater risk than normal dental treatment. This brush was discovered in supermarkets a few days after reading an internet article that recommended replacing toothbrushes after two to three months. Some recipients recommend placing the head of your toothbrush in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes, once a week. |
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"Melric" brand
antiseptic hand gel, 50 gram tube. For when you want to eat but are
unable to wash your hands.
Squeeze a little onto your palms and rub over your hands until dry. Like slipping on an antiseptic glove. Sourced: Green Bay Pharmacy, West Auckland "Melric" brand, 300 gram pump bottle. Same as above. Can refill the tube with a little tapering of the pump outlet and/or minor enlargement of the tube nozzle. Sourced: Grafton Pharmacy, Level 1, Auckland Hospital. |
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All liver transplant recipients have to be sun-aware, as the anti-rejection drugs cause us to be more prone to skin cancers. It is beneficial for liver transplant recipients with a Community Services Card to get sunscreen prescribed. (The sunscreens are only partially subsidised, but it still makes a difference). For those recipients without a card, the supermarket would be the best option.
Currently the following can be prescribed:
| Cream | 50g | Aquasun 30+ |
| Cream | 100g | Elizabeth Arden Suncare |
| Cream | 100g | Hamilton Sunscreen |
| Cream | 100g | UV Tripleguard SPF 15+ |
| Lotion | 125ml | UV Tripleguard SPF 15+ |
| Ointment | 14g | RV Paque |
| Lotion | 125ml | Le Tan SPF 15+ |
| Lotion | 125ml | Aquasun 30+ |
| Lotion | 125ml | Aquabloc 30+ |
| Lotion | 300ml | Le Tan SPF 15+ |
This item contributed by Lisa, 7B Nurse, Auckland Hospital.
Up-to-date as at 7th March, 2001.
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Last updated 17/06/2010
