No. They are different kinds of product, made by different companies. UlcerMagic is a liquid, applied once to each ulcer with a swab and followed by a rinse. Aftamed Gel is a hyaluronic acid gel with its own directions, shown in the table. The ingredients are different, and so are the cautions. The UlcerMagic pack says not to use it during pregnancy, under the age of 12 or with a sulphur allergy; the Aftamed leaflet mentions none of these.
Comparison
UlcerMagic and Aftamed
UlcerMagic is a liquid, applied once to each ulcer with a swab. Aftamed Gel is a gel, applied to the ulcer several times a day. The table below sets out what each product's pack or leaflet says. For Aftamed, the product compared is Aftamed Gel, as described in its leaflet for Italy.
The labels side by side
| UlcerMagic Liquid | Aftamed Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| The product | ||
| Format | A liquid in small bottles, applied with a cotton swab | A gel in a tube with an applicator nozzle |
| In the pack | 2 small bottles of 0.25 ml and 4 cotton swabs | A 10 ml tube |
| Ingredients | Sulphuric acid, hydroxybenzene sulphonic acid, hydroxymethoxybenzene sulphonic acid, water, FD&C Red 40 | Main component: hyaluronic acid (sodium salt). Also water, xylitol, cellulose gum, propylene glycol, PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium benzoate, polyvinyl alcohol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, dichlorobenzyl alcohol, flavouring and two colours (CI 15985, CI 42090); may contain lactic acid |
| Country where sold | Jordan, Qatar and Palestine | Italy |
| How it is used | ||
| How it is applied | Dry the ulcer with one swab. Dip a second swab in the liquid for at least 10 seconds, then hold it on the ulcer for 10 seconds with a rolling motion. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit out. | Apply to the affected area after eating. Do not eat or drink for at least 30 minutes afterwards. |
| Applications per ulcer | Once. Never apply it again to the same ulcer. | 2–3 times a day, or as often as needed, after eating, for a week or until the symptoms clear |
| Cautions on the label | ||
| Age | Adults and children aged 12 and over | Not stated in its leaflet |
| Pregnancy | Do not use during pregnancy | Not stated in its leaflet |
| Sulphur allergy | Do not use if allergic to sulphur in any form | No sulphur warning. The leaflet says not to use it if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients. |
| Not for | Cold sores, and blisters in the mouth or on the lips | Not stated in its leaflet |
How to read this table
- Each cell gives, in plain words, what that product's own pack or leaflet says. The columns come from different countries: UlcerMagic from its pack, and Aftamed Gel from its leaflet in Italy.
- A liquid and a gel are not used in the same way. Follow the directions on the pack you are using, never those of the other product.
- “Not stated in its leaflet” means the leaflet says nothing on that point. It does not mean that the product is suitable, or unsuitable, in that case.
The table does not show the strength or cost of either product, and it does not judge either one.
Questions about this comparison
UlcerMagic is applied once, to a dried ulcer. The Aftamed leaflet says nothing about using another product on the same ulcer. Before putting UlcerMagic on an ulcer you have been treating with a gel, ask a pharmacist, doctor or dentist.
For Aftamed, we used the official Aftamed product page for Italy and the leaflet published there. For UlcerMagic, we used its pack and leaflet. The date of the check is shown near the top of this page, and the sources are listed at the end.
It can. A product's format, pack and directions are not always the same in every country. Always read the label and leaflet of the pack you have, and if you are unsure, ask your pharmacist.
Sources
- aftamed.it (official Aftamed site for Italy): Aftamed GelAccessed October 12, 2026
- Bioplax Italia Srl, via aftamed.it: Foglietto illustrativo Aftamed (revisione giugno 2023)Accessed October 12, 2026
- UlcerMagic: the printed pack and leaflet.
UlcerMagic is for use on mouth ulcers inside the mouth only. Read the directions and cautions on the pack before use. Do not use it on children under 12, during pregnancy or if you are allergic to sulphur. This information does not replace advice from a doctor, dentist or pharmacist. See a doctor or dentist if an ulcer lasts more than 3 weeks.