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Caphosol®

CAPHOSOL®, a topical oral agent, is a U.S. patented, prescription medical device that lubricates the mucosa and helps maintain the integrity of the oral cavity through its mineralizing potential. The distinguishing feature of CAPHOSOL® is its high concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions, which are hypothesized to exert their beneficial effects by diffusing into intracellular spaces in the epithelium and permeating the mucosal lesion in mucositis. Calcium ions play a crucial role in several aspects of the inflammatory process, the blood clotting cascade, and tissue repair and phosphate ions may be a valuable supplemental source of phosphates for damaged mucosal surfaces.

CAPHOSOL® is indicated in the U.S. as an adjunct to standard oral care in treating oral mucositis caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief of dryness of the oral mucosa in these conditions is associated with an amelioration of pain.

CAPHOSOL® is also indicated for dryness of the mouth (hyposalivation) or throat (xerostomia) regardless of the cause or whether the conditions are temporary or permanent. CAPHOSOL® is an unclassified medical device and is marketed under a 510(k) Premarket Notification Application.

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