摘要 |
FIELD: medicine.SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to use of a gel composition, comprising melatonin or a derivative thereof in a proportion of 2.5 % to 5 % w/v for treating and/or preventing mucositis, said gel composition is locally administered in the mucosal surface. Mucositis is preferably caused by radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy, and is preferably oral mucositis.EFFECT: technical result is lower level oxidative stress in mitochondria, that ensures complete prevention of stomatitis.12 cl, 17 dwg |