Salivix Dry Mouth pastilles 50 Pack

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While it is rarely the sign of anything serious, dry mouth can be very unpleasant and uncomfortable for those who suffer from it.

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The oral spray contains xylitol and fluoride, which protects against tooth decay, whilst the peppermint flavour promotes fresh breath. Ingredients: Maltitol syrup (E965), xylitol (E967), water, gum arabic (E414), calcium lactate (E327), sodium phosphate (E339), malic acid (E296, 8mg per 1g pastille), flavouring, beeswax (E901), colour (E120). Dry mouth, or ‘xerostomia’ in medical terms, is dry mouth resulting from either reduced saliva flow, or no saliva flow at all. Salivix Dry Mouth Pastilles are designed to help to ease a dry mouth, by stimulating your salivary gland and provide hydration when you need it most. a recognised sialogogue and fruit flavours which stimulate natural saliva production in the same way as food.These pastilles are sugar-free and contain fluoride, perfect for those who find that sucking sweets or chewing gum help to ease their dry mouth but are worried about tooth decay. Combining this with its peppermint flavour, the spray stimulates natural saliva production in the same way that food does. Salivix® Spray contains malic acid, which is a recognised sialagogue (the medical term for a substance that promotes the secretion of saliva). Please note: The option you've selected does not come with the refill needles required to use your Saxenda pen.

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Slowly suck on one Salivix pastille to stimulate saliva production when secretion is impaired and gland is still present. The slow dissolving pastilles contain malic acid, a recognised sialogogue and fruit flavours which stimulate natural saliva production in the same way as food. Xerostomia is the most common adverse effect associated with radiation therapy to the head and neck. The pastilles are sugar free and contain calcium lactate and sodium phosphate which act as buffers to protect against tooth erosion. Salivix® Spray is used for the relief of dry mouth in those aged 6 years of age and over, including the elderly, when saliva production is weakened but potentially functioning salivary gland tissue is still present in the mouth.While it is not a ‘disease’, xerostomia may be a symptom of various medical conditions, a side effect of a radiation to the head and neck, or a side effect of a wide variety of medications. When you suck on a pastille, this encourages your body to produce the saliva it would need to help you digest your food, hydrating your mouth naturally. Maltitol (E965), xylitol (E967), water, gum arabic (E414), calcium lactate (E327), sodium phosphate (E339), malic acid (E296), (8mg per 1g pastilles), flavouring, beeswax (E901), colour (E120). Some cancer chemotherapeutic drugs can also change the composition and flow of saliva, which may also result in dry mouth.

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Ingredients: maltitol syrup (e965), xylitol (e967), water, gum arabic (e414), calcium lactate (e327), sodium phosphate (e339), malic acid (e296, 8mg per 1g pastille), flavouring, beeswax (e901), colour (e120). The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories. Maltitol (E965), xylitol (E967), water, gum arabic (E414), calcium lactate (E327), sodium phosphate (E339), malic acid (E296), (8mg per 1g pastilles), flavouring, beeswax (E901), colour (E120), sodium fluoride (0.Xerostomia is a common complaint found often among older adults, affecting approximately 20% of the elderly population. The NICE British National Formulary (BNF) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The NICE British National Formulary for Children (BNFc) site is only available to users in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). There are a number of conditions that can cause xerostomia, with the most common disease being Sjögren’s Syndrome, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that occurs predominantly in people aged 40-60, with women accounting for about 90% of cases.

Salivix Dry Mouth Pastilles Pack of 50 - Weldricks Pharmacy

However, if these don’t help, you should speak to your GP or pharmacist who can suggest additional treatments to help keep your mouth moist.

The pastilles are sugar-free and containcalcium lactate and sodium phosphate for active remineralisation of the teeth and which act as buffers to the acidity of the product. The product can be used for stimulation of saliva production in patients suffering from dry mouth when saliva secretion is impaired and potentially functioning gland tissue is still present. Once we receive your prescriptions from the surgery, our pharmacy dispenses and dispatches your medication. Generally, people can treat episodes of dry mouth by drinking plenty of water, sucking on ice cubes or ice lollies, or chewing sugar-free gum to create more saliva in the mouth. As well as this, Salivix contains fluoride, which can help to prevent tooth decay, making these pastilles ideal for those who want to ease their dry mouth and help protect their teeth.