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.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Oral demulcent
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