BIOTENE
Patient Counselling
Biotene
toothpaste: Use every time you brush in replacement of your regular
toothpaste.1 Total brushing time should be two minutes and rinse
mouth lightly with water. For optimal benefit, brush in the morning, after each
meal and at bedtime.1
Biotene Mouthwash: Measure one tablespoon (15mL), swish in the mouth for 30 seconds and spit. Use as needed for a maximum of 3 times daily.1
Biotene Gum: Chew 1-2 pieces of gum for symptom relief as needed. Can be used as a replacement for Biotene toothpaste after meals when brushing would be inconvenient.1
References:
1. Gorovenko, MR. Clark, DC, Aleksejuniene, J. Over the counter xerostomia remedies currently available in Canada. The Free Library. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Over the counter xerostomia remedies currently available in Canada.-a0197998774. Updated March 2009. Accessed July 16, 2013.
Biotene Mouthwash: Measure one tablespoon (15mL), swish in the mouth for 30 seconds and spit. Use as needed for a maximum of 3 times daily.1
Biotene Gum: Chew 1-2 pieces of gum for symptom relief as needed. Can be used as a replacement for Biotene toothpaste after meals when brushing would be inconvenient.1
References:
1. Gorovenko, MR. Clark, DC, Aleksejuniene, J. Over the counter xerostomia remedies currently available in Canada. The Free Library. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Over the counter xerostomia remedies currently available in Canada.-a0197998774. Updated March 2009. Accessed July 16, 2013.