Salivix Dry Mouth pastilles 50 Pack

Product Information

RED - Hospital only – to be prescribed by a specialist and supplied from secondary care ONLY throughout treatment.

SFH information: Replacement for BioXtra. Not from Pharmacy - available from Supply Chain from March 11th 2019 onwards. First line saliva replacement product. To be considered only after full oral assessment and examination, including patient education, and if simple measures eg frequent drinks/ mouthwashes, sugar free gum, sugar free boiled sweets have failed. Discontinue if patient perceives no benefit after 5 days. Try a refreshing, water-rich slice between your cheek and gum for one or two hours. If it helps, keep some thinly sliced in a small bag in the freezer and use one or more a day. Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation. Salivix pastilles are tutti-frutti flavoured and stimulate natural saliva production. 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.Medicines that should be initiated by a specialist and prescribed by primary care prescribers only under a shared care protocol, once the patient has been stabilised.

Salivix Plus For Dry Mouth are slow dissolving pastilles contain malic acid, a recognised sialagogue and fruit flavours which simulate natural saliva production in the same way as food. The Salivix Plus for dry mouth are sugar-free and contain calcium lactate and sodium phosphate for active remineralisation of the teeth and which act as buffers to the acidity of the product. These medicines are appropriate for initiation in both primary and secondary care. Prescribing is appropriate within licensed or local recommendations. If you are concerned about addiction to 'over the counter' medication, we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice: Alcohol can further dry out your mouth. Most kids’ mouthwashes are alcohol-free, and many brands have an alcohol-free option. Applies to saliva substitutes topical: oral gel, oral lozenge, oral paste, oral powder for reconstitution, oral solution, oral spray, oral swab, oral tablet. GastrointestinalOral suspension: Each 5ml contains 10mg Oxetacaine, Aluminium hydroxide equivalent to 200mg aluminium oxide + 100mg magnesium hydroxide 150ml bottle. MHRA DSU Hydrocortisone muco-adhesive buccal tablets: should not be used off-label for adrenal insufficiency in children due to serious risks Dec 2018 Glycerin (also called glycerol) is an inexpensive, flavorless and nontoxic ingredient you can find at cake decorating stores and online. It is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. Put a few drops of glycerin in water, swish it around in your mouth and spit it out. Or, make an oral spray: Use four drops of glycerin in a small spray bottle of water (4 ounces) and use as needed — you don’t have to spit it out. (Note: Do not put drops directly on tongue or in mouth. You must dilute them in water.) Amber medicines are considered suitable for GP prescribing following specialist initiation or recommendation.