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. 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.

dry mouth 12.3.5 Treatment of dry mouth

Once we receive your prescriptions from the surgery, our pharmacy dispenses and dispatches your medication. Dry mouth, or ‘xerostomia’ in medical terms, is dry mouth resulting from either reduced saliva flow, or no saliva flow at all. 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). 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.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.

Salivix Dry Mouth Relief 50 Pastilles - Pharmacy First

Please note: The option you've selected does not come with the refill needles required to use your Saxenda pen.While it is rarely the sign of anything serious, dry mouth can be very unpleasant and uncomfortable for those who suffer from it. a recognised sialogogue and fruit flavours which stimulate natural saliva production in the same way as food. Slowly suck on one Salivix pastille to stimulate saliva production when secretion is impaired and gland is still present.

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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. Some cancer chemotherapeutic drugs can also change the composition and flow of saliva, which may also result in dry mouth. 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. 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. Salivix® Spray contains malic acid, which is a recognised sialagogue (the medical term for a substance that promotes the secretion of saliva).Combining this with its peppermint flavour, the spray stimulates natural saliva production in the same way that food does. Xerostomia is a common complaint found often among older adults, affecting approximately 20% of the elderly population. 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.