Benzocaine / Dextromethorphan Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-10 mg; 2 mg-5 mg; 7.5 mg-5 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
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Usual Adult Dose for Cough
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
6 to 11 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 lozenges per day.
12 years or older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
6 to 11 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 lozenges per day.
12 years or older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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