Oral Mucoadhesive

Oral Mucoadhesive is a prescription medication used for the management of oral mucositis/stomatitis that may be caused by radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy and all types of oral wounds (mouth sores and injuries), including aphthous ulcers/canker sores and traumatic ulcers (eg, caused by oral surgery, ill-fitting dentures, or braces).

• Oral Mucoadhesive is available under the following different brand names: MuGard

Common side effects of Oral Mucoadhesive include:

• no information provided

Serious side effects of Oral Mucoadhesive include:

• no information provided

Rare side effects of Oral Mucoadhesive include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Oral rinse

• 8 oz bottle with dose cup
• Contents
  • Purified water, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, sodium saccharin, Carbomer Homopolymer A, potassium hydroxide, citric acid, polysorbate 60, and phosphoric acid

Oral Sores or Irritation

Adult dosage

• 5 mL in mouth and rinse the entire oral cavity for a minute or longer
• If needed, up to 10 mL may be used to fully coat the inside of the mouth
• After rinsing, the excess rinse may be expelled or swallowed
• Oral mucositis/stomatitis: Use 4-6 times/day
• Other ulcerative oral cavity conditions: Use 4-6 times/day or as needed

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first.

• Oral Mucoadhesive has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs
• Oral Mucoadhesive has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs
• Oral Mucoadhesive has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs
• Oral Mucoadhesive has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Oral Mucoadhesive?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Oral Mucoadhesive?”

Cautions

• Good oral hygiene, especially as recommended by a physician, should be used in addition to the use of oral Mucoadhesive

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Not systemically absorbed; not distributed into breast milk