Methods and compositions for treating mucositis

摘要

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of mucositis. More particularly, methods and compositions for treating, ameliorating and/or preventing mucositis are provided by administering a clay to the subject in need.

主权项

1. A method for treating esophageal or gastrointestinal mucositis, comprising:
administering by ingestion to the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract of a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a clay having an average particle size of 100 microns or greater, wherein the clay is a low-swelling or a non-swelling, calcium clay species, and wherein the administering is prior to or concurrent with initiation of radiation therapy in a cancer subject.