Tongue ulcers in infants and young children may be caused by recurrent aphthous ulcers, herpetic gingivostomatitis, traumatic ulcers, etc. Medication options are available.
1. Recurrent aphthous ulcers: a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of chlorhexidine solution and other anti-inflammatory drugs can be applied to the affected area.
2. Herpetic gingivostomatitis: systemic antiviral treatment with nucleoside antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir, etc. is needed.
3. Traumatic ulcers: first remove the causative factors of trauma, such as correcting the bad habit of biting the tongue, followed by the local use of cediriodine tablets and other drugs.
All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. There may be other reasons for tongue ulcers in infants and children, so it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive professional treatment as soon as possible.