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Dyclonine hydrochloride

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Overview

Overview

Dyclonine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that is FDA approved for the treatment of pain,minor irritation,sore mouth,sore throat. Common adverse reactions include rash, Urticaria.

Adult Indications and Dosage

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

Indications

  • For the temporary relief of the following occasional mouth and throat symptoms:
  • Pain
  • Minor irritation
  • Sore mouth
  • Sore throat

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

Indications

Indications

  • For the temporary relief of the following occasional mouth and throat symptoms:
  • Pain
  • Minor irritation
  • Sore mouth
  • Sore throat

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

Warnings

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness continues or worsens

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • Pregnancy Category


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Dyclonine hydrochloride in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Dyclonine hydrochloride during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

  • Oral

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Overdosage

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

Structure

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Structure in the drug label.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Dyclonine hydrochloride in the drug label.

How Supplied

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

There is limited information regarding Dyclonine hydrochloride Storage in the drug label.

Images

Images

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Patient Counseling Information

Patient Counseling Information

  • Adults and children 6 years of age and older: allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a dentist or doctor. Do not take more than 10 lozenges per day.
  • Children under 6 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor.
Precautions with Alcohol

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Dyclonine hydrochloride interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names

Brand Names

  • SUCRETS BLACK CHERRY
Look-Alike Drug Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

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    References

    References

    The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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