Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Gargle

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An oral rinse composed of a viscous, mucoadhesive hydrogel, with potential protective and antimucositis activities. Upon gargling with the oral viscous mucoadhesive hydrogel formulation in the oral cavity, the hydrogel forms a protective barrier over the oral mucosa, which prevents inflammation of the mucosal membranes and may decrease chemotherapy- and/or radiation-induced oral mucositis.

**Synonyms:** - FORRAD - Oral Ulcer Gargle - Oral Viscous Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Gargle