Gelclair does not numb the mouth and can be used in conjunction with other treatment options for managing oral mucositis, including antibacterial mouthwashes and painkillers.
Innocenti et al.[2] studied Gelclair in a total of thirty patients with chemotherapy-induced oral lesions.
After one week of using Gelclair, 87% of patients reported overall improvements relating to pain in swallowing food, liquids, and saliva.
De Cordi et al.[3] studied thirty patients with lesions of the mouth and oropharynx (caused by various diseases).
A 2006 study found Gelclair was no more effective than "current standard practice" in relieving pain associated with radiotherapy-induced Oral mucositis.