Sucralfate to Improve Oral Intake in Children With Infectious Oral Ulcers: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥6 months and ≤5 years old * Present with oral infectious ulcers such as gingivostomatitis, herpangina, or hand, foot and mouth disease * History of decreased oral fluid intake by parent or guardian * English or Spanish speaking parents or guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Severely dehydrated or toxic, requiring immediate resuscitation * Exclusively breastfed * Severe dental disease * Significant mouth trauma * Active Malignancy * Preexisting upper airway obstruction or swallowing difficulties * Received intravenous fluids within 24 hours * Administration of BOTH acetaminophen AND ibuprofen prior to triage and within 4 hours of enrollment