Gelclair (topical)

Gelclair is similar to the fluid that surrounds your joints. This medicine works as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventing friction or abrasion.

Gelclair skin medication is used to treat skin ulcers such as bed sores or diabetic foot ulcers, as well as burn wounds, surgical cuts, abrasions, and other skin irritations. This skin medication is also used to treat dry or scaly skin.

Gelclair oral gel is used to treat mouth sores or other irritation caused by infection, chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or dental work.

Gelclair may also be used for reasons not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform all your healthcare providers about your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

You should not use Gelclair if you are allergic to it.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known if Gelclair can harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Gelclair.

It is not known if sodium hyaluronate topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Gelclair and call your doctor right away if you notice any new signs of skin infection such as:

• redness, warmth;
• pain, swelling; or
• oozing or open sores.

Gelclair oral gel may cause a mild burning feeling in your mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

To use sodium hylauronate on the skin:

• Clean and disinfect the skin area before applying Gelclair cream, gel, film, or spray.
• Apply enough of the medication to cover the wound or affected skin area entirely.
• If you use Gelclair gel, foam or cream on an open skin wound, dab a thin layer of the medicine onto the affected area with as little rubbing as possible.
• To prevent contaminating the medication tube or bottle, use a sterile rubber glove or finger cot while applying Gelclair.
• Cover the treated skin area with a sterile gauze pad or other dressing recommended by your doctor.
• Gelclair for use on the skin is usually applied 2 or 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

To use the Gelclair oral gel:

• Tear open the gel packet and pour the entire contents into a drinking glass. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and stir this mixture well.
• If you do not have water available while using the oral gel, you may use it undiluted.
• Rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and gargling with the mixture in your mouth for at least 1 minute.
• Make sure your gums, teeth, tongue, and insides of your cheeks are well coated with the medicine before spitting it out.
• Avoid eating or drinking anything for at least 1 hour after using the oral gel.
• Gelclair oral gel may be used 3 times per day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, or if you develop new symptoms.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube bottle tightly closed when not in use. Do not tear open an oral gel packet until you are ready to use it.

Since Gelclair (topical) is used as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to cover the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not get Gelclair skin medication in your mouth or on your lips. If this happens, rinse with water. Only the oral gel form of sodium hyaluronate is safe to use in the mouth.

If this medication gets in your eyes, rinse with water.

Do not use a wound disinfectant that contains quarternary ammonium salts. Use only the wound disinfecting method your doctor recommends.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or inject will affect Gelclair when it is applied to the skin. However, many medicines can interact with each other. Inform all your health care providers about every medicine you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.