I started suffering from a really dry mouth at night, which seems to be down to menopause. Fed up with waking up numerous times a night either because my mouth was so dry or because of all the water I had drunk, I thought I’d give these a try.
I’m sooo glad I did.
You place the tan side of the xylimelt against your gum at the side of your mouth.
For a few minutes you think there is no way this is going to stay put and worry that you are going to possibly choke on it during the night. But after about 10 minutes it feels properly stuck on. In fact if I’m honest, the feeling of it stuck there the first night I tried it slightly freaked me out for a few minutes. If you think either of these would worry you I would suggest you try one during the day first just to reassure yourself, but honestly, there is nothing to worry about.
What happens then is that the xylimelt slowly melts (I know, the clue is in the name!) over about 3-4 hours.
They have a slightly sweet taste, but it is slight (there are also mint ones available if you prefer).
As I mentioned above, before finding these little gems I use to wake up numerous times a night. Now I usually sleep through to around 3am, then wake, but not because of a dry mouth, but with just a normal level of dryness you’d expect at that time and that a couple of sips of water will cure.
On night’s where I have then just gone back to sleep until the alarm goes off I have been fine, but my mouth can feel a little drier than I’d like when I wake up, so I quite often pop another one in at this time so that when I do wake up downing a glass of water is not the first thing on my mind.
For me these xylimelts really are a life saver. They’re not cheap, but for a better night’s sleep, they are worth it and I never want to be without them. They are also recommended by the Sjogren’s foundation.
I really hope this has helped you and that these help you to get some relief from your dry mouth.
| Manufacturer | ORACOAT |
|---|---|
| Part number | 643831 |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm; 90.72 g |
| Manufacturer reference | 643831 |
| Item Package Quantity | 2 |
| Number of Pieces | 40 |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
