pectin oropharyngeal (OTC)

Brand and Other Names:Luden's Moisture Drops

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosing Forms & Strengths

lozenge

  • 2.8mg

Sore Mouth or Throat

Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth PRN

Dosage Forms & Strengths

lozenge

  • 2.8mg

Sore Mouth or Throat

< 3 years

  • Safety and efficacy not established

> 3 years

  • Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth PRN
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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Consult physician after 48 hr if sore throat persists

Contact physician immediately if sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Oral demulcent

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