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Saliva substitutes topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: AS Saliva Orthana, Aquae, Biotene Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, Biotene Mouthwash, Biotene Oral Balance, Biotene PBF Dry Mouth Toothpaste, Caphosol, Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Glandosane Lemon, Glandosane Peppermint, Glandosane Unflavored, Moi-Stir, Mouth Kote, NeutraSal, Numoisyn, Oasis Moisturizing Mouth, Optimoist, Orajel Dry Mouth Moisturizing, SST Saliva Stimulating, SalivaMAX, Salivart, Stoppers 4 Dry Mouth, Xerolube, XyliMelts

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2023.

Saliva substitutes topical Pregnancy Warnings

Saliva substitutes have not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Saliva substitutes should be given during pregnancy only when need has been clearly established and the benefits outweigh any potential risk.

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Saliva substitutes topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of saliva substitutes into human milk.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2008) "Product Information. Caphosol (saliva substitutes)." Cytogen Corporation
  2. (2011) "Product Information. NeutraSal (saliva substitutes)." Invado Pharmaceuticals
  3. (2011) "Product Information. Numoisyn (saliva substitutes)." Align Pharmaceuticals

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2008) "Product Information. Caphosol (saliva substitutes)." Cytogen Corporation
  2. (2011) "Product Information. NeutraSal (saliva substitutes)." Invado Pharmaceuticals
  3. (2011) "Product Information. Numoisyn (saliva substitutes)." Align Pharmaceuticals

Further information

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