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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023
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Ribitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from birch wood to make medicine.
Likely Effective for...
•Preventing dental caries (tooth decay).
Possibly Effective for...
•Reducing episodes of ear infections (otitis media) in preschool children.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
•Prevention of dry mouth or as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes.
Apply liberally to affected area as needed. May also be used by adults.
•You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Ribitol is safe in the amounts found in foods. It seems safe as a medicine for most adults in amounts up to about 50 grams per day. Avoid higher doses. There is some concern that extremely high doses for long periods of time (more than three years) can cause tumors. Ribitol can cause diarrhea and intestinal gas. It is probably safe for children as a medicine in amounts up to 20 grams per day.