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Caphosol® is indicated for dryness of the mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause and regardless of whether the conditions are temporary or permanent. Caphosol® is also indicated as an adjunct to standard oral care in treating mucositis that may be caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief of dryness of the oral mucosa in these conditions is associated with an amelioration of pain. Caphosol® may be used for relief of dryness of the oral mucosa when hyposalivation results from the following: surgery, radiotherapy near the salivary glands, chemotherapy, infection or dysfunction of the salivary glands; inflammation of the mouth or throat; fever; emotional factors such as fear or anxiety; obstruction of the salivary ducts; Sjogren's syndrome; and Bell's Palsy. Caphosol® is also indicated for dryness of the oral mucosa due to drugs such as antihistamines or atropine or other anticholinergic agents that suppress salivary secretion. It may be used as part of an oral hygiene program for patients with dry mouth. Caphosol® provides intensive hygiene of the oral cavity, and may be used to help relieve bad taste and to relieve offensive nasal discharge and crusting.

Caphosol® is an electrolyte solution resembling human saliva, designed in part to replace the normal ionic and pH balance in the oral cavity. It is intended as a mouth rinse to moisten, lubricate, and clean the oral cavity including the mucosa of the mouth, tongue, and throat. Caphosol® maintains moistness in the oral cavity. It relieves diffuse dryness and fissuring of the: oral mucosa, as well as painful tongue conditions due to hyposalivation. Patients having this condition are also prone to dental caries and candidal infections. Caphosol® is a partial substitute for natural saliva. Caphosol® facilitates chewing and speaking; loosens tough mucus; prevent mucous membranes from sticking together, helps remove nasal crust and relieve nasal soreness; improves adherence of dentures, and also relieves bad taste. Caphosol® is an adjunct to standard oral care for treating mucositis that may be caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief of dryness of the oral mucosa in these conditions is associated with an amelioration · of pain. Caphosol® is a preparation comprising two separately packaged aqueous solutions, a phosphate solution (Caphosol® A) and a calcium solution (Caphosol® B) which when both sachet solutions are combined in equal volumes form a solution supersaturated with respect to both calcium and phosphate ions.

Caphosol Dispersible is indicated for dryness of the mouth and throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause and regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent. Caphosol Dispersible is also indicated as an adjunct to standard oral care in the treatment of the mucositis that may be caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Relief of dryness of the oral mucosa in these conditions is associated with amelioration of pain.

Caphosol is a supersaturated calcium phosphate, electrolyte mouth rinse used as artificial saliva, designed in part to replace ionic and pH balance in the oral cavity, and formulated as a tablet to be dissolved in water prior to use.