Status:

Grey - after consultant/specialist initiation

Decision Date:

March 2017

Comments

GREY after consultant/specialist initiation: for hypersalivation (sialorrhoea) or drooling after a trial or consideration of hyoscine (oral and patches).

• For children: Glycopyrronium (Sialanar) is the preferred product for hypersalivation in children with chronic neurological conditions (licenced for children and adolescents aged 3 years and over). For short term intermittent use, but may be continued for long term use after assessment from the specialist.  
• For adults: off-licence use of 1mg/5ml SF oral solution is the preferred option over tablets.

Grey Drug Classifications

• 1: Lack of data on effectiveness compared with standard therapy

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