Efficacy of Standardized-propolis Extract (EPP-AF®) Gel Formulation as Buccal Antiseptic

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of propolis on the treatment of oral candidiasis, more specifically denture stomatitis. Half of participants will receive a standardized-propolis (EPP-AF®) gel formulation while the other half will receive miconazole gel, both for oral use.

Timeline

Start

2016-01

Primary completion

2016-06

Completion

2016-06

Publications

• Results Freires IA, Queiroz VCPP, Furletti VF, Ikegaki M, de Alencar SM, Duarte MCT, Rosalen PL. Chemical composition and antifungal potential of Brazilian propolis against Candida spp. J Mycol Med. 2016 Jun;26(2):122-132. doi: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2016.01.003. Epub 2016 Feb 23.
• Results Santos VR, Gomes RT, de Mesquita RA, de Moura MD, Franca EC, de Aguiar EG, Naves MD, Abreu JA, Abreu SR. Efficacy of Brazilian propolis gel for the management of denture stomatitis: a pilot study. Phytother Res. 2008 Nov;22(11):1544-7. doi: 10.1002/ptr.2541.
• Results Santos VR, Pimenta FJ, Aguiar MC, do Carmo MA, Naves MD, Mesquita RA. Oral candidiasis treatment with Brazilian ethanol propolis extract. Phytother Res. 2005 Jul;19(7):652-4. doi: 10.1002/ptr.1715.

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