Treatment of dry mouth (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Saliveze® oral spray is the lowest cost preparation. It has Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) approval for prescribing only for patients suffering from dry mouth as a result of having (or having undergone) radiotherapy, or sicca syndrome whereas Biotene Oralbalance® gel can be used for any condition giving rise to a dry mouth. Endorse Saliveze® prescriptions as ‘ACBS’. 

ARTIFICIAL SALIVA PRODUCTS

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral spray (Saliveze®)

Dosage:

ACBS: patients suffering from dry mouth as a result of having (or having undergone) radiotherapy, or sicca syndrome, 1 spray onto oral mucosa as required.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Saliva replacement gel (Biotene Oralbalance®)

Dosage:

Symptomatic treatment of dry mouth, apply to gums and tongue as required.

Editorial Information

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