No local oral side effects of Biotene OralBalance (R) gel were observed. There were no significant group differences in mortality or short-term outcomes, except length of hospital stay which was significantly shorter in the Sterile water group (p = 0.02). A lower rate of VAP was found in ...
Patients were provided with a 2-month supply of Biotene mouthwash, toothpaste, chewing gum and Oralbalance gel. Response was evaluated 1 and 2 months after study entry using a patient-completed visual analogue scale to assess the severity of xerostomia and its effects on quality of life. ...