Xylitol

Aug 1, 2022

What are other common names?

  • Birch Sugar
  • E967
  • Meso-xylitol
  • Pentahydroxypentane
  • Sucre de Bouleau
  • Xilitol
  • Xylit
  • Xylite
  • Xylo-1,2,3,4,5-pento

What is this product used for?

Xylitol may help prevent cavities. It is sometimes used as a substitute for sugar.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

  • Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
  • Take extra care if you are using laxatives or stool softeners. These include drugs and products like docusate sodium (Colace or DocuSol Mini), bisacodyl (Dulcolax), mineral oil, or coconut oil.
  • Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have loose stools or bowel problems.

What should I watch for?

  • Upset stomach
  • Loose stools
  • Bloating
  • Rumbling sounds of gas moving through your gut
  • Increased amounts of stool

When do I need to call the doctor?

  • Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
  • Sores in your mouth
  • Throwing up

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