Oral Mucositis Survival Guide: Gleclair for management of Oral Mucositis Download Gelclair Patient Brochure: GELCLAIR® was approved by the FDA in 2001 and is specifically designed and approved for management and relief of pain in oral mucositis. It contains key ingredients that protect, hydrate and soothe the mouth and has a mild flavor.
 
If you are receiving chemotherapy or radiation to the head and/or neck, you are at risk for oral mucositis. People who smoke, drink alcohol, don’t practice daily oral care, wear ill-fitting braces or dentures, and/or have dry mouth while receiving chemotherapy or radiation are at greater risk for oral mucositis Reducing Signs and Symptoms of Oral Mucositis
  What problems can mucositis cause? 2,3,7

1. Pain
2. Trouble swallowing, eating, drinking, or talking
3. Poor nutrition
4. Dehydration
5. Weight loss
6. May result in a change in cancer treatment

What can I do to reduce the effects of mucositis?

  • Practice good oral hygiene. Brush with a soft toothbrush 2 to 3 times a day and gently floss your teeth once a day. Use non-alcoholic mouthwash to clean your mouth (alcohol can sting mouth sores).8
     
  • Check your mouth every day for redness, swelling, sores, or areas that are painful to touch. Be aware of pain, especially when you eat or drink.
     
  • Tell your health care professional right away if you have pain, redness, swelling, irritation, or sores or see any other changes in your mouth.
     
  • Avoid alcohol and tobacco use.7,8
     
  • Do not eat foods that cause further irritation. 7,9
     
  • Eating tips7,9

Gelclair for: Mouth sores, Mouth ulcers, Chemotherapy side effects, Stomatitis, Magic mouthwash, Mucositis, mouth treatment ulcer, mouth lesions, Side effects of radiation therapy, Oral mucositis, cancer mouth sore.
Learn how to use Gelclair for help with Oral Mucositis.
   
 
   

 

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