artificial saliva


sa·li·va sub·sti·tute

(să-lī'vă sŭb'sti-tūt) Artificial saliva is formulated to mimic natural saliva, but does not stimulate salivary gland activity. Commercially available products come in a variety of formulations including solutions, sprays, gels, and lozenges. Used to treat xerostomia (dry mouth).
Synonym(s): artificial saliva.

artificial saliva

An aqueous solution or gel that is useful in treating excessive dryness of the mouth (xerostomia). Synonym: saliva substituteSee also: saliva

artificial saliva

Drugs used to treat dry mouth. Examples are xylitol and mucin (As Saliva Orthana), carboxy-methylcellulose (Glandosane) and malic acid (Salivix).