Safety, Galenic Acceptability and Efficacy of GV-328 Lozenges in Children With Oral Aphthosis

Safety, Galenic Acceptability and Efficacy of GV-328 Lozenges in Children With Oral Aphthosis

The aim of the study was to assess the safety, acceptability, and efficacy of product GV-328 for the treatment of childhood oral aphthous lesion.

Prospective study carried out in the Pediatric Dentistry Department of the International University of Catalonia. The sample was made up of children between 3 and 13 years old. Baseline pain status, functional limitation, edema and lesion diameter were evaluated. The treatment lasted 4 days. The parents recorded the intensity of the pain and the number of pills provided daily. Statistical significance was accepted with p≤0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.

A total sample of 33 patients, 11 boys (33 %) and 22 girls (67 %) was obtained. The average age of the children was 7.8 years (SD: 1.41). Numerical variables referring to pain, inflammation and edema presented statistically significant improvements (p-value <0.05). Healing efficacy was demonstrated in 13 cases (39 %) and only 3 cases (9 %) reported poor taste acceptability.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 3-13 years.
• Children who presented canker sores.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who presented canker sores with 48 h of evolution.
• Patients with diabetic disorders.