Composition for treating xerostomia or dry mouth
The present invention provides a composition comprising olive oil, trimethylglycine and xylitol for treating xerostomia and disorders associated thereto, with very good results in increasing the unstimulated salivary flow, in alleviating the symptoms of xerostomia, including the pain associated to xerostomia, as well as improving the quality of life of affected persons. The composition of the invention has also been proved to protect dentin against demineralization in acid conditions.
1. A composition for treating xerostomia characterised in that it comprises 0.1-4% by weight of olive oil, 0.1-6% by weight of trimethylglycine and 1-50% by weight of xylitol.
2. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises 0.2-3% by weight of olive oil.
3. A composition according to claim 2 , characterised in that it comprises 2% by weight of olive oil.
4. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises 4% by weight of trimethylglycine.
5. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises 5-30% by weight of xylitol.
6. A composition according to claim 5 , characterised in that it comprises 10% by weight of xylitol.
7. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises 2% by weight of olive oil, 4% by weight of trimethylglycine and 10% by weight of xylitol.
8. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it comprises 2% by weight of olive oil, 2% by weight of trimethylglycine and 1% by weight of xylitol.
9. A composition according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises one or more components selected from the group constituted by remineralising agents, viscosity-controlling agents, moisturising agents, preservatives, colorants, buffer agents, sweeteners, proteolytic enzymes, emulsifiers, abrasives, essential oils, cicatrizing agents, aromas, antioxidants, plant and animal gelatines, excipients, and a mixture thereof.
10. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising 1% by weight of olive oil.
11. A composition according to claim 1 , comprising 1% by weight of olive oil, 4% by weight of trimethylglycine, and 10% by weight of xylitol.
12. A composition according to claim 1 , characterised in that it is formulated as a toothpaste, mouthwash, salivary substitute, spray, gel, chewing gum, suckable capsules, suckable lozenges, palate sheets, tablets, sweets, impregnated oral swabs, impregnated oral gauzes, suckable single-dose presentations of frozen solution.