Dyclonine

Indications

Pharyngitis

Adult Dose

Pharyngitis Indicated for temporary relief following occasional mouth and throat symptoms including minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth; may be repeat q2hr PRN Not to exceed 10 lozenges/day

Child Dose

Pharyngitis Indicated for temporary relief following occasional mouth and throat symptoms including minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat < 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established (lozenge may be a choking hazard) > 2 years: Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth; may be repeat q2hr prn Not to exceed 10 lozenges/day

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity

Precautions

Lozenges considered a choking hazard in young children Advise patients to discontinue and seek medical advice if sore throat is severe, lasts for >2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting Advise patients to discontinue and seek medical advice if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness continues or worsens

Pregnancy-Lactation

C Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk

Mechanism of Action

Elicits local anesthetic effect

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