Oral mucositis [mew-ko-SIGHT-ISS] is the name for inflammation and sores in and around the lining of the mouth, known as the mucosa.
This extremely painful damage to the mucosa occurs in many patients receiving head and neck radiation or stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, and up to 75% of patients receiving chemotherapy.
Oral mucositis from chemotherapy or radiation therapy can be severe, and may make it difficult to speak, swallow, and eat or drink normally.
Patients with cancer have up to a 75% chance of suffering from mouth soreness and mouth sores due to chemotherapy. Many patients being treated with radiation therapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation will experience mouth soreness or mouth and tongue ulcers.
Signs and symptoms of oral mucositis include:
GELCLAIR has a mechanical action indicated for the management of pain and relief of pain by adhering to the mucosal surface of the mouth, soothing oral lesions of various etiologies, including oral mucositis/stomatitis (may be caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy), irritation due to oral surgery, traumatic ulcers caused by braces or ill-fitting dentures, or disease. Also, indicated for diffuse aphthous ulcers.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription medical products to the FDA.
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GELCLAIR has a mechanical action indicated for the management of pain and relief of pain by adhering to the mucosal surface of the mouth, soothing oral lesions of various etiologies, including oral mucositis/stomatitis (may be caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy), irritation due to oral surgery, traumatic ulcers caused by braces or ill-fitting dentures, or disease. Also, indicated for diffuse aphthous ulcers.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription medical products to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch, or call Fortovia at 1-855-273-0468.