28.6 mg / 0.25 mg lozenges malic acid / fluoride
What Xerodent is and what it is used for
Xerodent contains malic acid. The sour taste stimulates the salivary reflex, which increases saliva production. The tablets contain sodium fluoride, which makes the tooth enamel more resistant to caries attacks (cavities in the teeth). The tablets have xylitol as a sweetener, which also protects the teeth against caries.
Xerodent is used for problems caused by reduced saliva secretion and for the prevention of caries in adult patients with dry mouth.
What you need to know before using Xerodent
Do not use Xerodent
– If you are allergic to malic acid, sodium fluoride, or any of the other ingredients in Xerodent.
Warnings and precautions
During treatment with Xerodent, other products containing fluoride should be avoided, however, you can continue to use fluoride toothpaste. Xerodent should not be used in areas with a high concentration of fluoride in the drinking water.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
No known risks when used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Driving ability and use of machinery
Xerodent does not impair the ability to react when driving or when using other machines.
Xerodent contains xylitol and sodium
Xerodent contains xylitol
Xerodent contains xylitol which can have a laxative effect.
Xerodent contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, i.e. it is almost ‘sodium-free’.
How to use Xerodent
Always follow the dentist’s/physician’s or dental hygienist’s prescription or the instructions on the label on the medicine package.
The usual dose for adults :
1 tablet as needed, usually 6 times per day.
In case of severe dry mouth, the dose can be increased to 12 lozenges per day for a limited period.
The tablet is allowed to slowly dissolve in the mouth.
Does one should be spread evenly throughout the day.
If you have used too much Xerodent
If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.
Possible side effects
Xerodent can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Xerodent and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms ( angioedema ):
- Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty swallowing; hives and difficulty breathing.
This is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users).
Other possible side effects are
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): white spots on the teeth (enamel fluorosis).
How Xerodent should be stored
Store out of sight and reach of children.
Plastic container: Store at a maximum of 25°C.
Blister: No special storage instructions.
Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP.
The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer used. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the packaging and other information
Contents declaration
– The active substances are malic acid 28.6 mg, and sodium fluoride corresponding to 0.25 mg of fluoride per tablet.
– Other ingredients are xylitol (E 967) 421.5 mg/tablet, disodium phosphate dihydrate (E 339), macrogol, sodium stearyl fumarate, povidone, orange flavor, colloidal anhydrous silica (E 551).
Appearance and package sizes of the medicine
White, round, domed tablets, diameter 10 mm.
Plastic container: 90 or 270 tablets.
Blister: 270 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Manufacturer
Allphamed Pharbil Arzneimittel GmbH
Hildebrandstrasse 12
37081 Göttingen
Germany