The following is taken from the British National Formulary:
Branded oral liquid preparations that do not contain fructose, glucose, or sucrose are described as ‘sugar-free’ in the BNF. Preparations containing hydrogenated glucose syrup, mannitol, maltitol, sorbitol, or xylitol are also marked ‘sugar-free’ since there is evidence that they do not cause dental caries. Patients receiving medicines containing cariogenic sugars should be advised of appropriate dental hygiene measures to prevent caries. Sugar-free preparations should be used whenever possible.
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicines-guidance/guidance-on-prescribing/
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Definition of Sugar-Free in British National Formulary
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