CAPHOSOL®, a topical oral agent, is a U.S.-patented, prescription medical device that lubricates the mucosa and may help maintain the integrity of the oral cavity through its mineralizing potential. The distinguishing feature of CAPHOSOL is its high concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions, which are hypothesized to exert their beneficial effects by diffusing into intracellular spaces in the epithelium and permeating the mucosal lesion in mucositis. Calcium ions play a crucial role in several aspects of the inflammatory process, the blood clotting cascade, and tissue repair. Phosphate ions may be a valuable supplemental source of phosphates for damaged mucosal surfaces.
