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In response to your inquiry regarding the use of Pro-Banthine for the treatment of a patient with uncontrolled drooling, please be aware that Pro-Banthine is indicated only as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. One of the side effects of this drug is "varying degrees of drying of salivary secretions" (copied from the Adverse Reactions section of the drug's prescribing insert). An alternative medication that is specifically indicated to reduce salivation is atropine sulfate tablets. If not otherwise contraindicated, you may want to ask your physician to determine whether the potential benefits of this medication exceed its potential side effects. Like all medications, atropine sulfate has a number of potential side effects that should be discussed with your physician. To address your concern about use of a drying agent only during social occassions, the half-life of atropine sulfate is relatively short, so its effects last only a few hours. This may allow you to take the medication only when needed.