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Primary study · included by 1 review

Prophylactic Effect of Polaprezinc, a Zinc-L-carnosine, Against Chemotherapy-induced Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation.

Funato 2018 · Funato Miyui, Ozeki Michio, Suzuki Akio, et al. · Anticancer research · 2018

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Protective and Healing Effects of Zinc L-Carnosine on the Oral Mucosa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Funato 2018 · Table 1; Figure 4
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Severe oral mucositis (grade >= 3), incidence
Zinc L-carnosine (polaprezinc) in any formulation (mouthwash, lozenge, mucoadhesive suspension) vs Standard oral care, no prophylaxis, azulene gargle, sodium bicarbonate mouthwash or delayed ZnC
OR 0.44 [0.18, 1.06]7 studies · 532 participantsLow
Severe oral mucositis (grade >= 3), incidence
Zinc L-carnosine (polaprezinc) in any formulation (mouthwash, lozenge, mucoadhesive suspension) vs Standard oral care, no prophylaxis, azulene gargle, sodium bicarbonate mouthwash or delayed ZnC
OR 0.48 [0.32, 0.72]7 studies · 532 participantsLow

1 including review in total.