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Gelclair®...relieving the pain of oral lesions

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Oral lesions - A serious problem...


Oral lesions are a distressing problem that can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.1

Painful oral lesions come in a variety of forms, from multiple small ulcers to more severe conditions such as oral mucositis.

Oral lesions can be caused by medication, disease, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, oral surgery, traumatic ulcers caused by dental braces and dentures and ageing.

Oral mucositis is defined as soreness, inflammation or ulceration of the mouth lining.

It can often cause intense pain and discomfort, which can affect the sufferer’s ability to eat and drink. This can lead to dehydration and nutritional deficiencies, in some cases resulting in the need for a nasogastric tube, gastrostomy, parenteral feeding, and in some cases, hospital admission. 2–4


Gelclair® - A simple solution...


Gelclair® provides a simple, highly effective way to relieve the pain of oral lesions.

It forms a bio protective coating that adheres to the oral mucosa to provide almost instant comfort and effective pain relief and potentially improve a sufferer’s ability to eat and drink.2

Gelclair® is a liquid gel and should be used 3 times daily or as needed, diluted in a glass with 3 tablespoons of water and rinsed around the mouth for at least 1 minute, or for as long as possible to coat the tongue and inside of the mouth completely.

If no water is available, Gelclair® is safe to use undiluted and can be easily applied directly to the mouth with a sponge or swab.


References

1. Epstein and Schubert, Oncol 2003; 17: 1767–1782.
2. Innocenti M, et al. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2002; 24(5): 456–457.
3. Pico J, et al. The Oncologist 1998; 3: 446–451.
4. Berndston M. Svensk Sjuk 2001; 3(26):17–21.

 

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