honey in Orabase

Honey in Orabase is a topical mucoadhesive formulation used primarily for the management of oral mucosal lesions, such as radiation-induced oral mucositis and recurrent aphthous stomatitis. This combination leverages the therapeutic properties of honey—including its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects—with the adhesive properties of Orabase, a protective dental paste. Honey promotes wound healing by maintaining a moist environment, reducing inflammation through the inhibition of prostaglandins, and providing a physical barrier against infection. Orabase, typically composed of gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose in a plasticized hydrocarbon gel, ensures prolonged contact time of the honey with the moist oral mucosa, enhancing its clinical efficacy compared to honey alone.

Brand names

Orabase

Other names

Honey-Orabase mixtureHoney-Orabase paste