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2. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. [1] This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication.

3. Sucralfate - Wikipedia

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   Sucralfate is used for the treatment of active duodenal ulcers not related to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as the mechanism behind these ulcers is due to acid oversecretion. [1] It is not FDA approved for gastric ulcers, but is widely used because of evidence of efficacy. [10]

4. Artificial saliva - Wikipedia

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   Artificial saliva is primarily used to relieve symptoms of xerostomia, known as dry mouth and hyposalivation, which is a condition that results in reduced saliva production. Various factors, including medication use, cancer therapy , and certain diseases, such as diabetes , stroke or Sjögren syndrome , can cause xerostomia. [ 1 ]

5. Sialogogue - Wikipedia

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   A sialogogue (also spelled sialagogue, ptysmagogue or ptyalagogue) is a substance, especially a medication, that increases the flow rate of saliva. [1] The definition focuses on substances that promote production or secretion of saliva (proximal causation) rather than any food that is mouthwatering (distal causation that triggers proximal causation).

6. Biotene - Wikipedia

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   For individuals with xerostomia, a commercially available mouth rinse that can be safely used daily to aid in dry mouth relief is essential for oral health maintenance. Various commercially available mouth rinses have been tested for their inhibitory effects on biofilm formation over a 24-hour period. [ 3 ]

7. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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   Angular cheilitis typically starts with a red dry patch on the corners of the mouth. It can be on one or both sides, with a dry, scaly appearance, according to the Cleveland Clinic.