What is Gelclair®?
Gelclair® is a viscous gel specially formulated to aid in the management of lesions of the oral mucosa.  It forms a protective film that, by coating and sticking to the lining of the mouth and throat, offers rapid and effective pain management.3 Gelclair® comes as a concentrated gel in sachets for dilution with water.
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Gelclair® provides a simple, highly effective way to relieve the pain of oral mucositis and painful mouth ulcers − helping to maintain normal dietary/fluid intake and supporting completion of full-dose therapy.
  • Gelclair® contains PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) and sodium hyaluronate in a liquid gel.
  • When washed around the mouth, these agents combine to form a bioprotective coating that adheres to the lining of the mouth.
  • The bioprotective coating offers rapid and effective pain management.3−5
  • Pain is significantly reduced following the first administration of Gelclair®.3
  • Gelclair® can potentially improve the ability to eat and drink and, unlike preparations with an alcohol or anaesthetic base, does not sting on application.3
To watch videos of other people's experiences with Gelclair®, click here or click on the "Patient Case Studies" tab at the top of the page.

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Who can use Gelclair®? Show/Hide

Gelclair® can be used by patients to manage the painful symptoms of oral lesions induced by:
  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Disease
  • Oral surgery
  • Traumatic ulcers caused by dental braces and dentures
  • Ageing


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How do I use Gelclair®? Show/Hide

Frequency of use
Gelclair<sup>®</sup> should be used 3 times daily or as needed Gelclair® should be used 3 times daily or as needed
Use 1 hour before eating or drinking Use 1 hour before eating or drinking
Instructions for use
Tear along top of the sachet Tear along top of the sachet
Squeeze the Gelclair<sup>®</sup> into a glass Squeeze the Gelclair® into a glass
Add about 3 tablespoons of water (40ml) and stir well Add about 3 tablespoons of water (40ml) and stir well
Use as a mouthwash straight away – rinsing around the mouth for at least 1 minute, or for as long as possible to coat the tongue and inside of the mouth completely Use as a mouthwash straight away - rinsing around the mouth for at least 1 minute, or for as long as possible to coat the tongue and inside of the mouth completely
Gargle and spit out

Gargle and spit out

If no water is available, Gelclair® can be used undiluted - applied directly with a sponge or swab

Throw away any unused Gelclair® mouthwash



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If you would like to try Gelclair®, you can get it through your doctor or nurse.
  • If you are under the care of a hospital, the hospital may dispense Gelclair®. Please discuss the availability of Gelclair® with the nurse or doctor responsible for your care.
  • Gelclair® is also available on prescription, enabling your GP to prescribe it.
If however, you are unable to get Gelclair® from your hospital or GP, you can buy it direct from Cambridge Laboratories (a division of Alliance Pharmaceuticals).
  • Gelclair® is priced at £36.75 including delivery.
  • There are 21 sachets in each box (roughly one week’s supply).
For further information please call Customer Services on 01249 466 966 or email us.

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This animation shows how Gelclair can help to relieve the pain of oral lesions and ulcers caused by oral mucositis.
Apply for a free sample of Gelclair, which helps to relieve the pain oforal mucositis, a painful inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth and throat.
Tell friends about Gelclair which helps to relieve the pain of oral lesions and ulcers from oral mucositis.
Healthcare Professionals click here for more information on Gelclair and oral mucositis
Healthcare Professionals click here for more information on Gelclair and oral mucositis
For further information, please contact us on 01249 466 966, Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, or email us

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