Tongue Inflammation (Glossitis): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target

  • Cure of glossitis

Therapy recommendations

  • Therapy is based on the identified cause. Infections are treated accordingly antibiotic (antibacterial) or antifungal (“against fungi”).
  • In case of vitamin deficiency (vitamin A, C, folic acid, B12) supplementation (targeted and supplementary intake of individual nutrients in addition to food intake) leads to the healing of glossitis.
  • See also under “Further therapy“.