Effect of 0.1% Pilocarpine Mouthwash on Xerostomia

Effect of 0.1% Pilocarpine Mouthwash on Xerostomia : Double-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of 0.1% pilocarpine mouthwash on subjective dryness, minor salivary flow rates and unstimulated whole salivary flow rate in xerostomic patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• xerostomia for 3 months or more, and
• adults aged 20 years and older.

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute asthma attack
• acute iritis
• narrow angle glaucoma
• pilocarpine allergy
• pregnancy
• lactating women, and
• person who was treating xerostomia with artificial saliva, pilocarpine, or etc.