The oral spray contains xylitol and fluoride, which protects against tooth decay, whilst the peppermint flavour promotes fresh breath. How does it work?

Keeping your nasal passages moist will help relieve dry mouth. Your doctor or dentist may be able to recommend some options. MHRA DSU Sept 2017 Miconazole (Daktarin): over-the-counter oral gel contraindicated in patients taking warfarin Salivix Spray is a saliva stimulant rather than a saliva substitute. In mild to moderate dry mouth, natural saliva stimulation should be treatment of choice. For patients undergoing bone marrow transplant treatment and haematology patients on multiple drug regimens that include high dose methotrexate RED - Hospital only – to be prescribed by a specialist and supplied from secondary care ONLY throughout treatment.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. A short course of soluble betamethasone (one 500microgram tablet to be dissolved in 10-20mls water and rinsed around the mouth up to four times per day - not to be swallowed) may be prescribed for patients with severe recurrent aphthous ulcers that have not responded to first line options. Note: Lozenges and sprays have not been considered for formulary inclusion. The BNF states: ‘There is no convincing evidence that antiseptic lozenges and sprays have a beneficial action and they sometimes irritate and cause sore tongue and sore lips. Some of these preparations also contain local anaesthetics, which relieve pain but may cause sensitisation.’ Alcohol can further dry out your mouth. Most kids’ mouthwashes are alcohol-free, and many brands have an alcohol-free option. 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.)

For drooling in patients with motor neurone disease and Parkinson's Disease where oral pharmacological treatments have failed Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: Guidance for CCGs GWH only: Restricted for use in patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplant only. Consultant haematologist prescription only. For hypersalivation in line with SCP for the treatment of hypersalivation in people with swallowing problems and with neurological conditions, motor neurone disease or Parkinson's Disease in line with the hypersalivation pathway documentViagra may protect against heart disease and other cardiovascular events, new data suggests April 3, 2023 MHRA DSU Hydrocortisone muco-adhesive buccal tablets: should not be used off-label for adrenal insufficiency in children due to serious risks Dec 2018 N.B. Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash solution needs to be diluted prior to use Mouthwash solution tablet (TLS Green) Caphosol ® mouthwash (TLS Red) Oral suspension: Each 5ml contains 10mg Oxetacaine, Aluminium hydroxide equivalent to 200mg aluminium oxide + 100mg magnesium hydroxide 150ml bottle.

In use from Oct 2020) Used where a decision has been made by the BSW APC not to routinely commission this preparation for its licensed indications. Do not prescribe. Salivix pastilles are a saliva stimulant and not a saliva substitute. In mild to moderate dry mouth, natural saliva stimulation should be the treatment of choice. Amber medicines are considered suitable for GP prescribing following specialist initiation or recommendation. See Guide for Primary Care on the use of off-label topical steroids for inflammatory oral conditions within the Oral Medicine Department Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Benzydamine 0.15% oral rinse/spray (Difflam ®) (TLS Green)These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical Not currently used. We intend to include this TLS in future to highlight where a decision to use this medicine is under review. These medicines are appropriate for initiation in both primary and secondary care. Prescribing is appropriate within licensed or local recommendations.