Journal of Health Science and Medical Research
Development of a Novel Pastille Formulation to Alleviate Dry Mouth Symptoms
Objective: Dry mouth adversely affects oral function and quality of life, necessitating the development of effective salivary-stimulating systems. This study aimed to develop and characterize the properties of salivary stimulating pastilles (SSP) and to conduct a pilot study assessing patient satisfaction and clinical effectiveness in patients with dry mouth.Material and Methods: SSPs were formulated using gelatin (15.0%) combined with gellan gum, xanthan gum, or pectin, with glycerin as a plasticizer. Nine formula …