Salivix pastilles are a saliva stimulant and not a saliva substitute. In mild to moderate dry mouth natural saliva stimulation should be the treatment of choice. The slow dissolving pastilles contain malic acid, a recognised sialogogue and fruit flavours which stimulate natural saliva production in the same way as food. The pastilles are sugar free and contain calcium lactate and sodium phosphate which act as buffers to protect against tooth erosion.