Dosing & Uses
AdultPediatric
Dosage Forms & Strengths
oral gel
- 18%
Sore/Dry Mouth
Apply 1-inch strip of gel directly to tongue and around inside and outside of tooth/gum surface PRN
Do not rinse out
Dosage Forms & Strengths
oral gel
- 18%
Sore/Dry Mouth
< 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply 1-inch strip of gel directly to tongue and around inside and outside of tooth/gum surface; may repeat PRN
Do not rinse out
Supervise use in children <12 years
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Adverse Effects
None reported
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Do not swallow or ingest excessive amounts; may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, or confusion in toxic amounts
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, but likely compatible with breast feeding
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 demulent used for relief of dry mouth
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