Guide To Treating Sialorrhea

Certain Oral Medications

Certain oral medications have been approved for the treatment of excessive salivation, such as incobotulinumtoxinA, which is a neurotoxin created out of the bacteria responsible for botulism. The substance works by blocking the nerve signals to the muscles, which causes muscle activity to be temporarily reduced. In Parkinson's patients, the medication can be used to treat severe neck muscle spasms and muscle stiffness in the toes, ankles, fingers, wrists, or elbows. It can treat eye muscle issues related to nerve disorders. It's also used for chronic drooling. In patients with sialorrhea, it's used to stop the salivary glands from producing so much saliva. Another medication used is botulinum toxin type B, which is derived from the same bacteria and also causes a blockage in nerve activity. Like the other medication, this medication can be used to treat drooling by blocking muscle activity in the oral muscles or salivary glands.

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