Xylitol (Xylitol)
Overview of Xylitol
Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group. Xylitol is as sweet as sucrose and is used as a noncariogenic sweetener and also as a sugar substitute in diabetic diet.
Indication of Xylitol
Xylitol is primarily indicated in conditions like Cho deficiency.
Contraindication of Xylitol
No data regarding the contra indications of Xylitol is available.
Side Effects of Xylitol
Xylitol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal failure, Unconsciousness. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Xylitol therapy.
Precautions of Xylitol
It should not be used in patients with cardiac insufficiency and irreversible liver damage.