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Sweetener content and cariogenic potential of pediatric oral medications: A literature

Sweetened oral medications are widely used for children to facilitate compliance. A variety of natural and artificial sweeteners are used in these drug formulations to augment the sweetness and thereby palatability of the product. There is growing concern among dentists about the increased consumpti...

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Autor principal: Al Humaid, Jehan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Qassim Uninversity 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5969777/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29896075
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Sumario:Sweetened oral medications are widely used for children to facilitate compliance. A variety of natural and artificial sweeteners are used in these drug formulations to augment the sweetness and thereby palatability of the product. There is growing concern among dentists about the increased consumption of sugars in these medications by children, especially those who are chronically ill as it may contribute to diabetes mellitus, dental erosion, and dental caries. This literature review provides information about the sweetener content and cariogenic potential of commonly prescribed pediatric oral medications that are used for managing acute and chronic conditions in children and measures for oral health prevention.