{"id":32416,"date":"2022-11-14T07:25:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T07:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=32416"},"modified":"2022-11-15T09:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T09:16:26","slug":"xerodental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/xerodental\/","title":{"rendered":"Xerodental &#8211; Malic acid\/fluoride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>28.6 mg \/ 0.25 mg&nbsp;lozenges&nbsp;malic acid&nbsp;\/ fluoride<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Xerodent is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xerodent contains\u00a0malic acid.\u00a0The sour taste stimulates the salivary reflex, which increases saliva production.\u00a0The tablets contain sodium fluoride, which makes the tooth enamel more resistant to caries attacks (cavities in the teeth).\u00a0The tablets have xylitol as a sweetener, which also protects the teeth against\u00a0caries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xerodent is used for problems caused by reduced saliva secretion and for the prevention of\u00a0caries\u00a0in adult patients with\u00a0dry mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Xerodent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Xerodent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; If you are allergic to\u00a0malic acid, sodium fluoride, or any of the other ingredients in Xerodent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Xerodent, other products containing fluoride should be avoided, however, you can continue to use fluoride toothpaste.&nbsp;Xerodent should not be used in areas with a high concentration of fluoride in the drinking water.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks when used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xerodent does not impair the ability to react when driving or when using other machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xerodent contains xylitol and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xerodent contains xylitol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xerodent contains xylitol which can have a laxative effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xerodent contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Xerodent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always follow the dentist&#8217;s\/physician&#8217;s or dental hygienist&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;or the instructions on the label on the medicine package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults<\/em>\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tablet as needed, usually 6 times per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of severe\u00a0dry mouth, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can be increased to 12 lozenges per day for a limited period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet is allowed to slowly dissolve in the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does\u00a0one should be spread evenly throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Xerodent&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xerodent can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Xerodent and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat;\u00a0difficulty swallowing;\u00a0hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\u00a0<em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>: white spots on the teeth (enamel fluorosis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Xerodent should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic container: Store at a maximum of 25\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substances are\u00a0malic acid\u00a028.6 mg, and sodium fluoride corresponding to 0.25 mg of fluoride per tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Other ingredients are xylitol (E 967) 421.5 mg\/tablet, disodium phosphate dihydrate (E 339), macrogol, sodium stearyl fumarate, povidone, orange flavor,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica (E 551).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, round, domed tablets, diameter 10 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic container: 90 or 270 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: 270 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allphamed Pharbil Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hildebrandstrasse 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37081 G\u00f6ttingen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xerodent contains\u00a0malic acid\u00a0.\u00a0The sour taste stimulates the salivary reflex, which increases saliva production.\u00a0The tablets contain sodium fluoride, which makes the tooth enamel more resistant to caries attacks (cavities in the teeth).\u00a0The tablets have xylitol as a sweetener, which also protects the teeth against\u00a0caries\u00a0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,22504],"tags":[28029,4957,4959,28028,28032,28033,4958,28027,28025,28031,28026,28024,28030],"class_list":["post-32416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-x","tag-benefits-of-xerodental","tag-fluoride","tag-fluoride-side-effects","tag-malic-acid","tag-malic-acid-side-effects","tag-what-fluoride-is-used-for","tag-what-is-fluoride","tag-what-is-malic-acid","tag-what-is-xerodental","tag-what-malic-acid-is-used-for","tag-what-xerodental-is-used-for","tag-xerodental","tag-xerodental-side-effects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32416"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32927,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32416\/revisions\/32927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}