Preferred Label : Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Sodium Hyaluronate Gel;
NCIt synonyms : Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Sodium Hyalonurate Gel;
NCIt related terms : Gelclair;
NCIt definition : An oral bioadherent gel containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and sodium hyaluronate
with muco-protective activity. Upon oral application, this gel adheres to the mucosal
surface of the mouth and throat, forming a thin layer that acts as a barrier to protect
exposed and sensitized nerve endings from the painful stimuli associated with eating,
drinking, and talking.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A gel used to lessen pain from mouth sores caused by chemotherapy or radiation
therapy, oral surgery, braces, or disease. Gelclair is being studied in the treatment
of pain caused by mouth sores in children receiving cancer treatment. It forms a thin
layer over the surface of the mouth and throat to prevent irritation while eating,
drinking, and talking.;
Drug name : Gelclair;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000514446; CDR0000535495;
Origin ID : C61593;
UMLS CUI : C1831902;
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