A composition on the basis of a sulfur-containing antioxidant and its use for the manufacture of a medicament for treating mucositis

摘要

The present invention provides a therapeutic composition comprising a sulfur-containing antioxidant for use in the treatment of mucositis and the use of said composition for the manufacture of a medicament for treating different forms of mucositis. The therapeutic composition includes a pharmaceutical substance effective for treating mucositis formulated with a biocompatible polymer, such as a biocompatible reverse-thermal gelation polymer.