It is estimated that

  • 97%

    of patients who receive radiotherapy for head and neck cancer will develop some form of mucositis, which can include oral mucositis1

  • 40%

    of patients receiving chemotherapy will develop some degree of mucositis1

How will Mucosamin® Mouthwash and Mucosamin® Oral Spray help me?

  • Available as a mouthwash and convenient oral spray
  • Targeted treatment for oral mucositis
  • Helps to protect the healthy lining of your mouth (oral mucosa)
  • Reduces and relieves the symptoms of dry mouth
  • Offers relief from burning mouth syndrome
  • Provides pain relief
  • Supports healing of mouth ulcers (oral lesions)

Mucosamin® Mouthwash

A soothing mouthwash that protects, hydrates, and relieves the pain caused by mouth ulcers (oral lesions) and oral mucositis.

Mucosamin® Mouthwash is designed to become part of your daily dental routine, before and throughout your treatment, to protect the sensitive lining of your mouth (mucosal layer). It helps to regenerate this lining to promote healing of mouth ulcers, reduce pain, and to help with the symptoms of dry mouth and burning mouth syndrome.

It may be used in combination with Mucosamin® Oral Spray for convenient, effective relief.

Size

250ml bottle

How much to use

5-10ml of the Mucosamin® Mouthwash

How often to use

Three to four times a day

 

RRP
£22.99

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OHF Approved

The Oral Health Foundation recognises that Mucosamin Mouthwash and Oral Spray are useful in helping to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth and oral mucositis, and promote the healing of oral mucosa.

Mucosamin® Oral Spray

Mucosamin® Oral Spray helps to provide fast, targeted relief of pain caused by mouth ulcers (oral lesions) and oral mucositis, by hydrating the lining of the mouth (oral mucosa), helping relieve the symptoms of dry mouth, whilst also helping to support wound healing.

Mucosamin® Oral Spray comes in a small and convenient bottle so you can keep it with you to use as and when it’s needed throughout the day. The long nozzle will help you to target those hard to reach areas.

It may be used in combination with Mucosamin® Mouthwash for effective relief.

Size

30ml bottle

How much to use

Apply a uniform layer by repeatedly spraying until the entire affected area is covered

How often to use

Three to four times a day according to the severity of your symptoms

 

RRP
£22.99

By clicking the below ‘Buy now’ button you will leave the Mucosamin® website and will be re-directed to an external site

OHF Approved

The Oral Health Foundation recognises that Mucosamin Mouthwash and Oral Spray are useful in helping to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth and oral mucositis, and promote the healing of oral mucosa.

How to use Mucosamin®

Click on the below buttons for a step-by-step guide of how to use each Mucosamin® product.

Before treatment, remove any foreign matter from the ulcerated area by rinsing or gently cleaning with gauze.

  • Step One

    Pour 5 – 10 ml of Mucosamin® into your mouth

  • Step Two

    Distribute the product evenly throughout your oral cavity

  • Step Three

    Try to keep in your mouth for at least 1 minute

  • Step Four

    Discard the solution into the sink. Repeat the treatment    3-4 times a day

    Do not rinse after treatment

  • Step One

    Spray an even layer into your mouth

  • Step Two

    Repeat spraying until the entire affected area is covered

  • Step three

    Spray can be used as and when needed

Using Mucosamin® Mouthwash and Mucosamin® Oral Spray together

Mucosamin® products can also be used together to provide a convenient and effective way to help you with the effects and symptoms of mucositis caused by cancer therapy. In this case, Mucosamin® Mouthwash is recommended for use alongside your daily dental routine. You can carry Mucosamin® Oral Spray with you for relief as you need it throughout the day.

Where is Mucosamin® available from?

If you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy for a head or neck cancer, your GP or hospital doctor may have prescribed Mucosamin® Mouthwash and Mucosamin® Oral Spray for you.
Alternatively, you can buy directly from pharmacies or purchase online.

prescription

On Prescription

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In Pharmacies

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Online

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I have a question about Mucosamin®, who can I ask?

Visit our support page for the answers to our frequently asked questions.

References

  • Reference 1.
    https://patienttalk.org/mucositis-what-are-the-signs-and-treatments-of-mucositis/ [Accessed October 2020]