Dyclonine
Class: Local Anesthetics
ATC Class: R02AD04
VA Class: DE700
CAS Number: 536-43-6
Brands: Sucrets
Introduction
Local anesthetic.
Uses for Dyclonine
Oral/Throat Analgesia/Anesthesia
Self-medication for the short-term relief of minor sore throat pain and mouth and gum irritation.
In fixed combination with menthol as self-medication for temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, or soreness of mouth or throat, and for cough associated with a cold or inhaled irritants.
Local Anesthesia
Has been used as a local anesthetic agent prior to laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, or endotracheal intubation. However, oral solutions no longer are commercially available in the US.
Dyclonine Dosage and Administration
Administration
Oral Administration
Administer orally as a lozenge.
Allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve in the mouth; do not bite or chew it.
Dosage
Pediatric Patients
Oral/Throat Pain
Oral
Children ≥2 years of age: 1 lozenge (1.2, 2, or 3 mg); repeat after 2 hours if necessary.
Adults
Oral/Throat Pain
Oral
1 lozenge (1.2, 2, or 3 mg); repeat after 2 hours if necessary.
Prescribing Limits
Pediatric Patients
Oral/Throat Pain
Oral
Children ≥2 years of age: Maximum 10 lozenges daily. Not for self-medication of sore throat for >2 days or sore mouth >7 days.
Adults
Oral/Throat Pain
Oral
Maximum 10 lozenges daily. Not for self-medication of sore throat for >2 days or sore mouth >7 days.
Special Populations
No special population dosage recommendations at this time.
Cautions for Dyclonine
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to dyclonine or any ingredient in the formulation.
Warnings/Precautions
Sensitivity Reactions
Allergic Reactions
Use with caution in patients with a known allergy to dyclonine.
Sensitization and allergic reactions are infrequent. Possible hypersensitivity reactions to anesthetics may manifest as cutaneous lesions with delayed onset, urticaria, swelling, and edema.
General Precautions
Systemic Effects
Systemic (e.g., CNS, cardiovascular) effects possible with excessive dosage or rapid absorption of dyclonine.
Adverse CNS effects may include excitation and/or depression, nervousness, dizziness, blurred vision, or tremors followed by seizures, unconsciousness...
