Xylitol

• HOMEOPATHIC INDICATIONS: For temporary relief of symptoms related to chemical toxicity such as sleep disturbances, head discomfort, irregular bowel habits, memory difficulties, pain and weakness, trembling, nausea.** **These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.ICD-10: R11.2

DIRECTIONS: 10 drops under the tongue, 3 to 6 times a day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Tamper seal: Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Recent PubMed references pinned to Xylitol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

• Exploring the biotechnological potential of Candida boidinii XM02G: High xylitol production efficiency and high tolerance to inhibitory compounds.
  Fungal biology · 2026 · Batista Santana N, Teixeira Dias JC, Passos Rezende R, et al.
  PMID 42191238DOI 10.1016/j.funbio.2026.101755
• Engineering Vibrio natriegens as a Microbial Cell Factory for Efficient Xylitol Production from Nondetoxified and Nonsterilized Hemicellulose Hydrolysate.
  Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026 · Sun Y, Meng Y, Xu J, et al.
  PMID 42153901DOI 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c11037
• Oral cleansing effect of sugar-free chewing gum with sodium hexametaphosphate and xylitol.
  American journal of dentistry · 2026 · Tian M, Dodds MWJ, Chen L, et al.
  PMID 42013425
• Novel mechanism of enhancing Arthrospira chlorophyll photostability by natural deep eutectic solvent: Axial coordination between betaine-xylitol and the porphyrin ring.
  Bioresource technology · 2026 · Wang S, Pi T, Liu Y, et al.
  PMID 41950965DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134566
• Insights into the mechanism of xylitol in modulating the gel characteristics of curdlan gels.
  International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026 · Liu S, Mao K, Ying Y, et al.
  PMID 41905691DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.151707
• Optimization of a cofactor regeneration system for sustainable xylitol production by xylose reductase from Debaryomyces nepalensis NCYC 3413.
  Enzyme and microbial technology · 2026 · J A, W WP, Nambissan VD, et al.
  PMID 41881880DOI 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2026.110851
• Effectiveness of chlorhexidine and xylitol varnish versus silver diamine fluoride in the control of initial dental caries lesions: a randomised clinical trial.
  European journal of paediatric dentistry · 2026 · Magalhães Cairo G, Cardoso Oliveira M, Meira Maia V, et al.
  PMID 41874201DOI 10.23804/ejpd.2026.2361
• Microbial conversion of banana pseudostem scutcher waste into xylitol using Candida tropicalis (PV544892).
  Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 · Kumar PS, Chathalingath N, Birundha MK, et al.
  PMID 41763833DOI 10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118519

The 10 most recently updated of 164 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Xylitol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• Xylitol and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease and Preterm Birth Trial
  Recruiting · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 6,000 enrolled · University of Washington
  NCT07424846updated 2026-06-09
• Knee Pain Ejiao Paste for Knee Osteoarthritis
  Enrolling by invitation · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · ShuGuang Hospital
  NCT07504562updated 2026-06-05
• Xylitol Dental Wipes for the Reduction of Bloodstream Infection Risk in Children With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 556 enrolled · Children's Oncology Group
  NCT07022678updated 2026-06-02
• Consumption of Oral Artificial Sweeteners on Platelet Aggregation and Polyol Excretion
  Active not recruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · The Cleveland Clinic
  NCT04731363updated 2026-05-22
• Effect of Enzymatic-Containing Mouth Spray (Oral7®) on Xerostomia Symptoms, Salivary Flow Rate, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Patients
  Recruiting · Interventional · 100 enrolled · ZAINAB MAT YUDIN
  NCT06984848updated 2026-05-22
• Xylitol vs Saline Nasal Irrigations in CF-CRS
  Enrolling by invitation · Interventional · 38 enrolled · Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
  NCT05531630updated 2026-05-01
• Effect of Daily Erythritol Versus Sucrose Intake Over 5 Weeks on Glucose Tolerance in Adolescents
  Active not recruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
  NCT04966299updated 2026-05-01
• Xylitol BSI Multisite - Reduction of Bloodstream Infections From Oral Organisms in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant
  Recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 419 enrolled · Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
  NCT05579639updated 2026-04-22
• Peiyuan Guben Tongluo Ointment for Elderly Sarcopenia
  Not yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital
  NCT07538674updated 2026-04-20
• Effect of a Novel Topical Composition on the Incidence of Severe Oral Mucositis in Head & Neck Cancer Radiated Patients and Quality of Life Assessed by PROMs.
  Recruiting · Interventional · 63 enrolled · Mucosa Innovations, S.L.
  NCT05635929updated 2026-04-15

Frequently asked questions

What is Xylitol used for?

According to FDA labeling, Xylitol carries indications including: HOMEOPATHIC INDICATIONS: For temporary relief of symptoms related to chemical toxicity such as sleep disturbances, head discomfort, irregular bowel habits, memory difficulties, pain and weakness, trembling, nausea.** **These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What are the brand names for Xylitol?

Xylitol is marketed under brand names including Salivasure, Xylimelts.