Xylimelts
It is estimated that approximately 30% of the population 65 years and older experience xerostomia (dry mouth) and salivary gland hypofunction (SGH)¹. Dry mouth is one of the most common adverse effects of medication use in older adults. According to Web MD-More than 400 medications today cause dry mouth.²
XyliMelts® are the only drug with a patented “oral adhering disc” that sticks to patients’ gums, working to relieve dry mouth while they sleep XyliMelts® sticks to patients’ gums and slowly dissolves, releasing 550 mg Xylitol and oral lubricant – helping to produce saliva for up to 8 hours.
A study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene shows participants using XyliMelts® experienced a significant improvement in subjective wetness (P < 0.001) and a significant decrease in perceived morning discomfort (P < 0.02) with 1 week of use of the discs.³
Product Benefits:
- Proven to reduce morning dry mouth
- Easy to use
- Sticks and stays on gum to coat, moisturize and lubricate for long lasting relief
- Can be used with CPAP machines or mouth breathing while sleeping
- Can be used with dentures
- Lasts 1-4 hours during the day and up to 8 hours while sleeping
- Freshens breath
Benefits of Xylitol:
- Reduces plaque and may reduce tooth decay
- Sweet taste stimulates saliva flow
Source: 1. Ship JA Pillemer SR Baum BJ; Xerostomia and the geriatric patient. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2002; 50: 535-543. 2. https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/ss/slideshow-dry-mouth . 3. Int J Dent Hygiene 10, 2012; 118–121, DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2011.00532.x; Burgess J, Lee P. XyliMelts time-release adhering discs for night-time oral dryness.
GPOs
Vizient | MHA | Intalere | MMCAP| HealthTrust | GeriMed | PDM | Premier | Health Trust | Pharmacy Select
Distributors
Smith Drug Co | Dakota Drug | Value Drug Co | Morris & Dickson | North Carolina