Xylitol

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha

Last updated 19 Mar 2021 | 07:34 AM (UTC)

Xylitol Uses

Xylitol is used in the treatment of Dry mouth.

How Xylitol works

Xylitol tastes sweet but, unlike sugar, it is not converted in the mouth to acids that cause tooth decay. It reduces levels of decay-causing bacteria in saliva and also acts against some bacteria that cause tooth infections.

Common side effects of Xylitol

No common side effects seen

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Medicine brands for Xylitol

Salitol

Enrico Pharmaceuticals