A gel to relieve dry mouth

Abstract

The invention discloses a gel agent for relieving xerostomia. The gel agent comprises the following components in percentage by mass: 0.003-0.005% of domiphen, 2.2-3.0% of sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 0.3-0.5% of polyvinyl alcohol, 0.045-0.055% of sweetening agent and the balance of purified water, wherein the sum of the percentages of the components is 100%. The gel agent has a function of relieving oral cavity discomfort caused by staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli, has a function of relieving xerostomia caused by various factors, and can effectively inhibit excessive growth of staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli in oral cavitites.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of medicine, and in particular relates to a gel for alleviating dry mouth. Background technique [0002] Xerostomia (xerostomia for short) is an oral symptom affected by multiple factors, generally manifested as sticky saliva, chapped lips, burning sensation of mucous membranes, abnormal taste, and even affects oral functions such as speech, swallowing, and chewing. The incidence of xerostomia in adults is as high as 30%, and the incidence is higher in women and the elderly. Some studies have found that the pathogenic factors of xerostomia mainly include salivary gland dysfunction, medication, head and face radiotherapy, systemic diseases, trauma, mental and psychological factors, oral infectious diseases, etc., and the most important and direct The factor is decreased salivation. Because the secretion of saliva decreases in patients with xerostomia, their ability to rinse and clean food debris in the mouth is reduc...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the course of treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is long and the onset of effect is slow. For most patients, the treatment process is more painful.

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