New liquid compositions are described for the relief of the xerostomia and
the treatment of associated disorders, in which the compositions contain:
a) saline saliva substitute agents selected from the group consisting of
sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, monobasic
potassium phosphate, and dibasic phosphate potassium; b) saliva
production stimulation agents selected from the group consisting of
citric acid or its alkali metal salts and malic acid or its alkali metal
salts; c) oral antiseptics selected from the group consisting of
triclosan, chlorhexidine and its salts, benzalkonium and its salts, and
cetylpyridinium chloride; d) anticariogenic agents selected from the
group consisting of fluoride sodium, sodium monofluorophosphate, and
xylitol; and e) oral mucosa protective agents selected from the group
consisting of vitamin E acetate, panthenol, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
and extracts of aloe vera.The aforementioned compositions are presented
in the form of mouthwashes, sprays, oral gels, and toothpastes.