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Table 2: Examples of saliva substitutes23
    

Primary lubricant  

Mucin

Glycerin

Carmellose

Antibacterial agent

Xylitol 

AS Saliva Orthana lozenges or spray

Oralieve spray and gel

  

Xylitol, lactoperoxidase, lactoferrin and others

  

Biotene Oralbalance gel 

BioXtra gel or spray

  

None

    

Saliveze spray

Xerotin spray

Further information and more examples of saliva substitutes can be found at: bnf.nice.org.uk/medical-device-type/artificial-saliva-products-2.html