Forward Science recently received FDA Clearance for Orapeutic™, a non-opioid oral pain relief gel. The gel was created to fight the opioid epidemic the industry is facing.
Dentists and oral surgeons are “by far the majority of prescribers for opioids to people ages 10 to 19,” according to a press release, which is a time when the brain is “particularly susceptible to addiction.” The company created this natural option to manage oral pain without the risk of addiction.
The gel manages the pain of oral wounds, mouth sores, injuries and ulcers of the oral mucosa. It adheres to the oral tissue and forms a protective barrier between the wound to prevent irritation and contamination. It also maintains a moist wound environment.
The gel is expected to be available in early 2020.
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