In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a medication that works by stimulating the salivary glands to produce more saliva, such as pilocarpine (SalagenTM) or cevimeline (EvoxacTM). These medications are taken three times a day, before meals, and in many cases may take several weeks before their full benefit is felt.

How do you manage Hyposalivation?

Care of patients with hyposalivation may be best managed by preventive (regular schedule) surface-wetting, cellular hydration, with “breakthrough” use of convenient products (eg, oral spray, gel product, lozenge, chewing gum) when dry mouth is increased, such as before social engagements and speech making.

How do you manage salivary dysfunction?

Easy remedies are proper hydration; increase in humidity at night-time; avoidance of irritating dentifrices and crunchy/hard foods; and use of sugar-free chewing gums/candy. 38 Medications include mucosal lubricants, saliva substitutes, and saliva stimulants.