Which topical artificial saliva and saliva stimulant products is recommended to treat dry mouth?
• Any topical artificial saliva and saliva stimulant product available on prescription in the UK can be tried to treat the symptoms of dry mouth. • Salinum® and SST® Saliva Stimulating Tablets are classified as appliances. The remaining products are all borderline substances so the prescriber must endorse prescriptions ‘ACBS’ when these products are used for dry mouth in this situation. • In people with their own teeth, the use of acidic artificial saliva products (e.g. Glandosane® aerosol spray) should generally be avoided in order to minimize damage to tooth enamel.
