The first time I came across and started buying products like this was when I got my orthodontic braces put on. The lumps of metal in my mouth meant that the insides of my cheek were always irritated and seemed to attract ulcers and on top of that, the normal problem of the wire sticking out the back as the process goes on meant that it was digging into the back of my mouth. The unusually colored turquoise packaging stands out and is easily identifiable. The contents are the tube of gel and an instruction leaflet. On the front it is advertised that the product is 'clinically proven' and the claims made are that it 'forms a long lasting adhesive protection', ...  Read the complete review

I headed back to the UK for Christmas with my family after another stressful semester in France. Due to the high stress levels towards the end of the semester and my love of clementines and oranges, I found myself Home Sweet Home, but with a huge and painful mouth ulcer on the left hand side inside my bottom lip. Ouch! I could feel the pain if I even touched my lips from the outside. Having had many ulcers due to my love of citrus fruit, this was by far the worst, over Christmas aswell? Not cool. My mam bought me some of this Iglu stuff the next day. I had never tried this brand before, having usually gone for the somewhat useless Bonjela, but I was willing to give ...  Read the complete review

Not long ago I was out for the count for about a week suffering from a mouth ulcer and tonsilitis simultaneously. This was very depressing as I could not eat due to both factors and I was STARVING! After finally succumbing and going to the doctors for anti-biotics he was unable to advise me on anything for my ulcer which just happened to be on the tip of my tongue (of all places!) I went to the dentist after my tonsilitis had eased and I felt ready to eat again, and he advised me to pop to boots and buy iglu. I had long seen this product advertised on TV but to be quite honest, I had no idea what it was! It comes in a small tube white tube with a blue lid, and ...  Read the complete review

I tried this problem due to problems I'd had with its main rival - Bonjela. I have found it difficult to get Bonjela off my finger and to stay on the ulcer - I usually end up swallowing most of it or with it still left on my index finger. Iglu, when applied to the ulcer, is supposed to form a seal around the area to protect it and sooth the problem. It seems to start solidifying when it makes contact with liquid e.g. saliva. The product does as it promises however I feel a little practice is required with the application. Use dry hands to apply it or it will start to solidify before you've had time to apply to the affected area. Wipe as quickly onto ...  Read the complete review