abstract |
A method of reducing reflux from a stomach toward a mouth while sleeping in a person in need thereof by providing to the person an adhering, bilayer troche, comprising a first layer comprising an adhesive powder, and a second layer comprising a substrate that slowly dissolves or erodes in saliva and an ingredient to be released, wherein the ingredient stimulates saliva production in the mouth; and instructing the person to adhere one or more troches in their mouth before going to sleep, thereby causing frequent swallowing of stimulated saliva while sleeping resulting in reduced reflux from the stomach. |