carboxymethylcellulose/sorbitol (artificial saliva, saliva substitute)

Indications: xerostomia Dosage: squirt small quantitiy into mouth PRN Mechanism of action: oral wetting & lubrication

General

metabolic agent (metabolic modifier) pharmacologic combination

References

Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998 - not on National VA formulary

Components

carboxymethylcellulose (Celluvisc, Refresh) sorbitol; glucitol