Saliva substitutes topical for Mucositis User Reviews
Brand names: XyliMelts, NeutraSal, Biotene Mouthwash, Orajel Dry Mouth Moisturizing, Caphosol, Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, Mouth Kote, Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Optimoist, Aquoral, Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Biotene PBF Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Biotene Oral Balance, Aquae, Stoppers 4 Dry Mouth, SalivaMAX, Moi-Stir, Glandosane Unflavored, Glandosane Peppermint, Glandosane Lemon, AS Saliva Orthana Bioxtra Numoisyn Oasis Moisturizing Mouth …show all brand names
Reviews for Saliva substitutes topical
- TXT...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 27, 2013
"I had horrible mucositis during my first round of chemo. I was hospitalized for 30 days. NeutraSal mouth rinse has kept me from ever getting a big outbreak of those awful sores again. NeutraSal has been a 'miracle' product for me."
- Sea...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 5, 2017
"I bought a bottle of Biotene spray yesterday. At first, I was a little mad. It's a tiny bottle for like $6. I didn't even wait to get home; I opened it in the car. Worth. Every. Penny. I don't know what is in it, but it is amazing. In 0.02 seconds, my mouth went from feeling like the Sahara Desert to your next-door neighbor Jimmy's slip 'n' slide when he put the baby oil on it. Ok, all jokes aside. Immediately, your mouth feels better because it's all lubed up, but whatever is in it made me start salivating myself. And it tastes good too. The downside was it made my tongue swell, gave me those painful 'lie bumps', made my throat hurt, and hard to swallow. I must be allergic to something in it, but all is good over here. No regrets; would try again."
- Jan...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 11, 2018
"I started taking Biotene mouthwash and spray on my own for dry mouth after radiation treatments for my prostate. However, within a week, I developed hoarseness and a change of voice, it continues. I am a vocalist. I have stopped for one day, and my voice is getting less hoarse. Thank you."
- Dee...
- November 11, 2015
"Has greatly improved my condition. Before use, I could not get a sentence out without my mouth drying up completely. I would constantly have to remove strings from my mouth. It was enormously embarrassing, and I would avoid conversations with people I didn't know. It's still not perfect, as I have to spray if I'm in a conversation, but at least I can now have one!!!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 5, 2023
"I'm a mouth breather when sleeping. I've been taking two of these at bedtime and usually two more halfway through the night. At first, they helped create saliva. I also started getting irritated gums where I attached them - that went away after a couple of weeks. Four months later, they don't create much saliva, I once again need to take sips of water during the night. The discs turn chalky in my mouth and irritate my throat. When I don't use them, it's worse - no saliva, choking, and lots more sips of water during the night. Neither is ideal for a restful night's sleep, but they help a little. It may be more effective for others that create some saliva on their own."
- Xyl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2022
"I've been taking 550 mg of XyliMelts for the past 8 days. I've developed a condition of diarrhea, intestinal gas, and hiccups all at once. Please respond if the conditions are the results of taking XyliMelts once a day in the evening. Thank you. Bob."
- Aus...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 17, 2018
"My dentist prescribed for me to use after scaling and root planning. He said it would help my mouth heal faster and reduce inflammation. I used it 2x a day, and I noticed my gums were not sore and my breath was fresher. I'm happy with the product."
- Chi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 21, 2021
"I have chemo-induced mouth ulcers, so I had numerous ulcers on the entire mucous membrane in my mouth and sides of my tongue. Used bicarbonate, started using toothpaste for babies, and a super cute Pikachu toothbrush for babies. Within a week, I would say 50 percent healed. Then at the hospital, I was told to use this instead for some days. Works well, but other than it being less painful than using dissolved bicarbonate, I don’t see the added value with what I believe to be the US list price of around 280 dollars or the price of close to 90 EUR in Belgium. I was lucky enough to get it for free from my local hospital, as the nurses said it’s too expensive, bless them. So I find the medication a ten for efficiency but a four for (normal) value for money."
- Anonymous
- November 28, 2011
"Great product. Stopped my mouth sores. Still take it!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 21, 2012
"Great product. Company paid the co-pay too."
- Dav...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2020
"I have thick saliva from cancer treatments. Started on XyliMelts. This stopped the thick saliva in the first hour. So thankful I tried it."
- UrF...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 22, 2019
"Magic mouthwash. This was the only thing that worked, cured my 4-month-long mucositis in a week!"
- Fit...
- July 19, 2017
"Dentist ordered it for me. Haven't used it enough to know if it works or not. After insurance, it was $60.00, but NeutraSal paid that."
- Hah...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 15, 2022
"This product is very fake. I recommend not to buy, it is not good. I used it for 1 week, and my skin started to get dry and itchy. Do not buy this product."
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"I was told by my dentist to use these or something like it for dry mouth. I did. They work great. Till they started eating my gums! I thought I had an abscess on one molar, then the other side flared up. Both in the same place I put the melts. Seeing my dentist next week. Hope there is no permanent damage."