PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a deglutition improver that has excellent induction of deglutition reflex, and a deglutition improvement kit which can change its use embodiment according to a patient symptom.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a deglutition improver comprising carbonic water, where the carbonic water has a carbon dioxide content of 0.2 vol% or more and 5.0 vol% or less, and the carbonic water has a Brix value of 0% or more and 15% or less.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2016,JPO&INPIT【課題】嚥下反射の誘発性に優れた嚥下改善剤および、患者の症状に応じて使用態様を変えることのできる嚥下改善キットを提供する。【解決手段】炭酸水からなる嚥下改善剤であって、前記炭酸水の炭酸ガス量が、0.2vol%以上5.0vol%以下であり、前記炭酸水のBrix値が、0%以上15%以下である。【選択図】なし