Benzocaine / Dextromethorphan / Menthol Topical Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 6 mg-5 mg-10 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Uses:
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Uses:
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Adult Dose for Stomatitis
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Uses:
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Uses:
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
6 to 12 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 6 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
12 years and older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
6 to 12 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 6 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
12 years and older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Pediatric Dose for Stomatitis
6 to 12 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 6 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
12 years and older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
6 to 12 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 6 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
12 years and older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours as needed
- Maximum dose: 12 lozenges/day
- Duration of therapy: 2 days
Temporarily relief of:
- Minor irritation, pain, sore throat/mouth
- Cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation from the common cold
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Storage requirements: Protect from moisture.
Patient advice:
- Patients should be instructed to contact their healthcare provider if signs/symptoms worsen during treatment.
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