Is Pilocarpine A Mouth Wash?

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015

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Wed, 2 Sep 2015 Answered on

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Is the pilocarpin is a mouth wash or a tablet to take?

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Available as tablet and also as eye drops

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to HCM

Pilocarpine is available as tablet and also as eye drops. It will helpful if you mention the reason for which it is prescribed, so I can provide you with more specific information.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (44 hours later)

Pilocarpine is available as tablet for the treatment of dry mouth.
Will an oral solution of Pilocarpine is better for the treatment?

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would have treated with oral

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would have treated you with oral agent, as i am not aware of mouth wash or solution of pilocarpine for treating dry mouth.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T