• Management of oral pain due to:
  • oral mucositis/stomatitis (from chemotherapy or radiation),
  • irritation due to oral surgery,
  • traumatic ulcers caused by braces or poorly fitted dentures,
  • diffuse aphthous ulcers,
  • mouth ulcers caused by other diseases.

Contraindicated in:

• Hypersensitivity.

Use Cautiously in:

• None.

None noted

Drug-Drug:

• None.

• Concentrated oral gel: 15 mL packets in box of 21 packets;

• PO (Adults): Use one packet 3 times daily, or as needed.

Gelclair

• Adheres to oral mucosal surface, providing a protective mechanical barrier over ulcerated areas.

• Decreased pain from oral ulcers.

Therapeutic Classification: oral protectants

Absorption: Action is local.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-life: Unknown.

(protectant effect)

• Instruct patient on preparing and using Gelclair. Rinse around mouth for at least 1 min or as long as possible to coat tongue, palate, throat, inside of cheeks, and all oral tissue thoroughly. Gargle and spit out. Advise patient that no adverse effects are expected if Gelclair is swallowed accidently. Instruct patient not to eat or drink for at least 1 hr after treatment.
• Instruct patient to keep product out of direct sunlight and to store at room temperature.