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Xylitol in time-release adhering pastilles

The only xylitol in time-release adhering pastilles indicated to stimulate saliva while sleeping

Professionals Consumers

Mechanism of action

XyliMelts’ medicinal grade xylitol is the only one indicated by Health Canada to stimulate salivation during sleep. It does not only hydrate the mouth for a short period of time, it actually stimulates the salivary process. In fact, its delightful taste, combined with its sweet and intensely refreshing effect, stimulates the nervous system, which generates an extremely efficient increase of the oral pH and salivary flow.

Benefits

High concentration of medicinal-grade xylitol
Time-release xylitol over multiple hours
Long-lasting relief: Stick and stays on gum
Help reduce the incidence of cavities
Safe to use while sleeping
Safe and discreet
Non acidic pH of 8.1 and neutralizes acid
100% natural, alergen-free & preservative-free
Gluten-free
GMO-free
Alcohol-free
Sugar-free
Rated “Most Effective” by dentists in Dr. Gordon Christensen Clinicians Report® / March 2016

Indications

  • Helps reduce the incidence of cavities dental caries
  • Stimulates saliva production to relieve dryness of the mouth
  • Improve quality and quantity of salivary production
  • Use while sleeping and/or during the day time

Ingredients

Medicinal Ingredient
0.55g xylitol (1 piece)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Acacia gum, cellulose gum, hydroxypropylcellulose, natural mint flavor (without for the mint-free version), magnesium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate.

Flavours

  • Mild mint
  • Mint-free

NPN

80042491

Clinical uses

  • CPAP machine users
  • Diabetics
  • Geriatrics
  • Halitosis
  • Oncology treatment
  • Pediatrics
  • Cannabis use
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Xerostomia

Directions for use

Place tan adhesive side on the outside of a molar and/or adjoining gums (upper or lower), white side touching cheek.
Adults
Before bedtime
2 pastilles while sleeping, 1 on each side of the mouth or as needed. Lasts 4 to 6 hours.
During the day
1 to 2 pastilles, 3 to 7 times a day or as needed. Lasts 1 to 3 hours.

xylimelts pastille shown placed on molar white side towards cheek

Precautions

  • A gradual introduction to xylitol is recommended since it could have a mild laxative effect in the case of excessive consumption
  • Risk of toxicosis and hypoglycemia for dogs.

Testimonials

Just had to let you know you have a very happy patient. The xylitol lozenges you recommended are absolutely magic. I do use the meds at night because that is when the mouth dryness is most acute and bothersome. I use only one adhered to the gumline on one side of my upper jaw. Tucked in that way, it has no potential to become dislodged and, for the first time in recent memory, I don't keep waking up with a Saharan Desert mouth.
Thank you!

- Debbie, a patient

Works extremely well to stimulate saliva production. Use with CPAP at night time.

- Peg, a patient

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