using pilocarpine eyedrops ORALLY to treat severe dry mouth
July 2001
Here's a neat trick to help cut costs...using pilocarpine eyedrops ORALLY to treat severe dry mouth.
Long-term dry mouth can be a big problem...leading to dental caries, oral candidiasis, periodontal disease, difficulty eating, etc.
Salagen (pilocarpine) tablets are often used for dry mouth, but they're expensive...over $100/month.
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