Drug Reference
Xylitol
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
SalivasureXylimelts
Available as
63 MG500 MG16.7 MG550 MG
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
HOMEOPATHIC INDICATIONS: For temporary relief of symptoms related to chemical toxicity such as sleep disturbances, head discomfort, irregular bowel habits, memory difficulties, pain and weakness, trembling, nausea.** **These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS: 10 drops under the tongue, 3 to 6 times a day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS: Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Tamper seal: Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PEACH AND LILY SUN COVER MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30 (ZINC OXIDE) LOTION [COSMAX USA]
- TOMS OF MAINE DEEP CLEAN SPEARMINT (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [TOM'S OF MAINE, INC.]
- TOMS WICKED FRESH SLS-FREE PEPPERMINT (PWFT) (SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [TOM'S OF MAINE, INC.]
- TOMS WICKED FRESH SLS-FREE SPEARMINT ICE (SWFT) (SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [TOM'S OF MAINE, INC.]
- TOMS OF MAINE ANTICAVITY FRESHMINT (SODIUM FLUORIDE) PASTE, DENTIFRICE [TOM'S OF MAINE]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.