Dosing & Uses
Sore Throat
Ulcerease, Pain-A-Lay, Cloraseptic Sore Throat Gargle: Gargle or swish for 15 seconds, then expectorate; may repeat q2h
Chloraseptic: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area; may repeat q2h
Cheracol, Pain-A-Lay Spray: Spray directly in throat, rinse for 15 seconds, and expectorate; may repeat every 2 hr
Cepastat: Use up to 2 lozenges q2h PRN
Antiseptic Topical
Apply sparse amount gently to affected area once or q8-12hr
Sore Throat
Ulcerease
- <3 years: Not established
- >3 years: Gargle or swish for 15 seconds, then expectorate; may repeat q2h
Chloraseptic
- <2 years: Not established
- 2-12 years: 3 sprays onto throat or affected areas; may repeat q2h
- >12 years: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area; may repeat q2h
Chloraseptic Kids Sore Throat
- <2 years: Not established
- 2-12 years: 5 sprays onto throat or affected area, may repeat q2hr
- >12 years: Use chloraseptic formulation
Cepastat
- <6 years: Not established
- 6-12 years: 1 lozenge q2h PRN; not to exceed 18 lozenges/24 hours
- >12 years: Use up to 2 lozenges q2h PRN
Cepastat Extra Strength
- <6 years: Not established
- 6-12 years: 1 lozenge q2h PRN; not to exceed 10 lozenges/24 hours
- >12 years: Use up to 2 lozenges q2h PRN
Antiseptic Topical
Castellani Paint Modified
- <12 years: Not established
- >12 years: 1.5% (30 mL); contains acetone, basic fuchsin, ethanol 13%, resorcinol
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Specified
Acute epiglotitis
Edema of the epiglotitis/larynx
Warnings
Contraindications
Documented hypersensitivity
Within 14 days of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) inhibitor
Cautions
Do not exceed recommended dosage; overdose may cause agitation, confusion, slurred speech, and CNS depression
Do not use if blister package has been disturbed or opened
Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious; consult doctor promptly
Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor
If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health care professional before taking this product
Stop use and ask a dentist or doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens, swelling, rash or fever develops, cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a high fever, rash, or persistent headache; these could be symptoms of a serious condition
Keep out of reach of children
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Ask healthcare professional before use
Lactation
Ask healthcare professional before use
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.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Disinfectant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism: Metabolized to phenylglucuronide and phnyl sulfate, small amounts oxidized to catechol and quinol
Excretion: Via urine
