Iglu Gel for fast, effective relief of pain from common mouth ulcers, sore gums and denture rubbing. Gel has uniqu triple action:

Iglu gel is for fast-acting mouth ulcer treatment providing a pain-relieving , antiseptic and long-lasting protective coating.

 

Key ingredients Lidocaine Hydrochloride 0.66%w/w and Aminoacridine Hydrochloride 0.05%w/w

 

Directions for use in the mouth. For full details, please read and retain the enclosed patient information leaflet.

For adults, the elderly and childrem: Apply sparingly, directly to the affected area(s) with a clean fingertip or cotton wool bud. Re-apply as neccessary to keep the affected area(s) protected with a thin layer of gel.

 

Do not use in cases of known allergy to any of the ingredients. Keep away from the eyes. Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Iglu gel is A breakthrough treatment for mouth ulcers is being launched by a British company.

Iglu gel, puts a protective cap around the ulcer that sticks even after eating and drinking.

Clinical trials have proved that it cuts healing time by one-and-a-half days because the "glue" which makes the gel stick to the ulcer allows pain-relieving and antiseptic ingredients to work more effectively.

Mouth ulcers can be triggered by accidentally biting the inside of the mouth, scalding by hot food and drink or rubbing with a rough toothbrush.

 

Some sufferers repeatedly get ulcers when stressed, tired or from viral infections

The iglu gel, developed by Diomed Developments, remains liquid while in the tube but changes into a firm protective shield when applied to the skin inside the mouth.

This allows the active ingredients lidocaine hydrochloride, a local anaesthetic, and the antiseptic aminoacridine hydrochloride to reduce pain and resist bacterial infection.

GP Dr Paul Stillman, who specialises in skin problems, said the pain from mouth ulcers comes from exposure of nerve endings when the surface of the skin is removed, but there are no prescription medicines available.

"The clinical trial results show igl¸ is a breakthrough as it really sticks to the ulcer and protects it. It also withstands eating and drinking, which is an added bonus."

In a clinical trial the healing time for those using iglu gel was shortened compared with another ulcer product, down from 5.5 days to four days.

 

Altogether 50 volunteers took part in trials comparing igl¸ gel with an existing gel product.

In all cases, the gel remained in place and for most people it did not need to be reappliedfor up to two hours.

In total, 85 per cent of users rated the new treatment as more effective than their previous treatment.