A sialogogue is a substance, especially a medication, that increases the flow rate of saliva. The term applies specifically to medications and other agents that actively stimulate salivary secretion, as distinct from foods that simply cause the mouth to water.
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A sialogogue is a substance, especially a medication, that increases the flow rate of saliva.
Sialogogue (Wikipedia)
Treats: Xerostomia, Lead: treats XerostomiaQuote, Treats: Xerostomia, Lead: treats Xerostomia
Sialogogues can be used in the treatment of xerostomia (the subjective feeling of having a dry mouth), to stimulate any functioning salivary gland tissue to produce more saliva.
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