How Does One Get Rid Of Hypersalivation After A Bout Of Flu?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2018

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Question : Hypersalivation all night never happened before just recovered from flu had steroids and claritomycin drinking water to see if I can get rid of it

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A short course antisalivation drugs will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern

Hypersalivation can be secondary to recovery from Infection or antibiotic therapy.

This isn't a major problem Sir

You will gradually recover in the due course.

I generally prescribe oral medications of Tab Glycopyrrolate 1 mg 1 to 2 times a day for 3 to 5 days to my patients with similar symptoms.

Please check with your physician if he/she shares my opinion and if can prescribe these medications to you.

Post your further queries if any
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng