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Saliva Substitute

Pronunciation:
(sa LYE va SUB stee tute)

U.S. Brand Names: Entertainer's Secret�(r) [OTC]; Moi-Stir�(r) [OTC]; Mouthkote�(r) [OTC]; Salivart�(r) [OTC]; Saliva Substitute™ [OTC]; Salix�(r) [OTC]

Generic Available: No

Use: Relief of dry mouth and throat in xerostomia

Dosage: Use as needed

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment: No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions: No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status: None reported

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment: None reported

Dosage Forms:

Lozenge:

Salix�(r): Sorbitol, malic acid, sodium citrate, citric acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, propylene glycol, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate [fruit flavor]

Solution, oral:

Entertainer's Secret�(r): Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, aloe vera gel, glycerin (60 mL) [honey-apple flavor]

Saliva Substitute�(r): Sorbitol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylparaben (5 mL, 120 mL)

Spray, oral:

Moi-Stir�(r): Water, sorbitol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, potassium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride (120 mL)

Mouthkote�(r): Water, xylitol, sorbitol, yerba santa, citric acid, ascorbic acid, sodium saccharin, sodium benzoate (60 mL, 240 mL) [lemon-lime flavor]

Salivart™: Water, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium phosphate (70 mL)

Swabsticks, oral:

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