Preferred Label : Carnosine/Hibiscus-based Oral Mucoadhesive Tablet;
NCIt synonyms : Oral Mucoadhesive Tablet;
NCIt definition : A plant-based formulation and food supplement composed of carnosine and hibiscus,
with potential anti-xerostomia activity. These two ingredients are mixed in specific
proportions to allow for the formation of a pH buffering system in the oral cavity
which maintains the pH of the oral cavity at the desired value needed for the regular
secretion of saliva. Upon administration of the mucoadhesive tablet, the tablet adheres
to the internal side of the cheek and both carnosine and hibiscus are gradually released
over a period of at least two hours, thereby creating a buffering system that stimulates
the salivary glands and increases saliva production. This produces a protective film
of moisture that is deposited over the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and
may relieve radiotherapy-induced xerostomia.;
Drug name : Aqualief;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL978682;
Origin ID : C165552;
UMLS CUI : C5237261;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
