Chemicals and Drugs

Artificial Saliva

A solution used for irrigating the mouth in xerostomia and as a substitute for saliva.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A solution used for irrigating the mouth in xerostomia and as a substitute for saliva.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Saliva, Artificial

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

91(84); was see under MOUTHWASHES 1984-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Saliva (1966-1983)

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Tree Numbers

  1. D25.583w.820w
  2. J01.637.051.583w.820w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Saliva. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012464. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012464
  2. Artificial Saliva. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_saliva
  3. Artificial Saliva. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5787021