Gelclair

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003453",
  "term": "Gelclair",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "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. Also called polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel.",
  "synonyms": [
    "polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/gelclair/"
}