Synthetic saliva.Salivart[R] Synthetic Saliva provides immediate, lasting relief of dry mouth (xerostomia xerostomia /xe·ro·sto·mia/ (zer?o-sto´me-ah) dryness of the mouth due to salivary gland dysfunction. xe·ro·sto·mi·a n. ) and dry throat. Thousands of patients suffer from dry mouth caused by certain diseases, by therapies such as head and neck radiation and chemotherapy, and by Sjogren's syndrome Sjö·gren's syndrome n. A syndrome occurring in menopausal women, characterized by keratoconjunctivitis sicca, dryness of mucous membranes, telangiectasias or purpuric spots on the face, and bilateral parotid enlargement; it is often associated with , diabetes, Bell's palsy, oral surgery, and the aging process. In addition, more than 400 drugs can cause dry mouth as a side effect. It can also be aggravated by mouth breathing, alcoholic beverages, spicy foods, and smoking. One half-second spray of Salivart Synthetic Saliva coats the oral cavity and works like natural saliva to immediately provide relief of dry mouth and dry throat. Salivart carries the ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. seal of approval. Salivart is packaged in a 75-g (2.5 fl. oz.) aerosol spray can. It contains no alcohol or glycerin glycerin /glyc·er·in/ (-in) a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid used as a laxative, an osmotic diuretic to reduce intraocular pressure, a demulcent in cough preparations, and a humectant and solvent for drugs. Cf. glycerol. , which can irritate dry mouth, and no artificial flavorings for a natural taste and feel. |
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