For UK Healthcare Professionals Only

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 mucositis4

  • 40%

    of patients receiving chemotherapy will develop some degree of mucositis4

  • Protection of the healthy oral mucosa
  • Relief from dry mouth and pain
  • Healing of mouth ulcers and oral lesions

Mucosamin® Mouthwash

Soothing mouthwash to help protect the oral mucosal layer

Mucosamin® Mouthwash is a topical oral solution used to help in the treatment of oral mucositis, induced by cancer treatment. It has a protective action, helps to hydrate, provides pain relief, and promotes the repair of the oral mucosa. It can be used to help reduce the incidence of oral mucositis. It is recommended for use alongside the patients daily dental routine and can be used in combination with Mucosamin® Oral Spray for convenient and effective relief.

Size

250ml bottle

How much to use

5-10ml of the Mucosamin mouthwash

How to use

Keep in the mouth for 1 minute each time and avoid rinsing with water afterwards

How often to use

3-4 times each day

Legal category

CE Class IIa medical device

NHS List Price5

£19.00

 

RRP
£22.99

 

PIP Code
408-8464

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

Convenient spray for fast, targeted relief when and where it’s needed

Mucosamin® is a fluid gel used to help in the treatment of oral mucositis induced by the cancer treatments, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The spray formulation allows difficult areas of the mouth to be reached, for fast, targeted relief of pain caused by oral lesions and mucositis; whilst helping to support wound healing.1,2 Ideal for use as and when it’s needed and can 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 to use

Use the spray nozzle to treat specific areas in the mouth. Avoid rinsing with water after use

How often to use

3-4 times each day

Legal category

CE Class IIa medical device

NHS List Price5

£19.00

 

RRP
£22.99

 

PIP Code
408-8480

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® Mouthwash and Mucosamin® Oral Spray can be used together for convenient and effective relief

The mouthwash is recommended for use alongside daily dental routine, while the oral spray is useful for relief as it’s needed throughout the day.

Protects – Relieves – Heals

Recommend Mucosamin® Mouthwash and Mucosamin® Oral Spray to your patients for:

protect

Protection of healthy oral mucosa

pain-relief

Relief from dry mouth

prevention

Relief from burning mouth syndrome

repeat

Healing of mouth ulcers

wound

Healing following surgery in mouth

For those patients undergoing cancer treatment, Mucosamin® can be used to reduce the severity of oral mucositis symptoms.

References

  • Reference 1.
    Favia, G. et al. Accelerated wound healing of oral soft tissues and angiogenic effect induced by a pool of amino acids combined to sodium hyaluronate (Aminogam). J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2008: 22(2):109-116
  • Reference 2.
    Colella, G. et al. Amino acid-enriched sodium hyaluronate enhances keratinocyte scattering, chemotaxis and wound healing through ß1-dependent mechanisms. J of Stomatol Invest. 2009: 3: 21-29
  • Reference 3.
    Mariggio, M. et al. Enhancement of fi broblast proliferation, collagen biosynthesis and production of growth factors as a result of combining sodium hyaluronate and amino acids. Int J Immunopathol
  • Reference 4.
    Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869415301105#bib16 [Accessed October 2020]
  • Reference 5.
    https://www.mims.co.uk [accessed October 2020]