Hexylresorcinol
Mechanism :
Elicits local anaesthetic effect.
Indication :
- Provides temporary relief from occasional mouth and throat symptoms such as minor irritation, sore mouth and throat and pain.
Contraindications :
Hypersensitivity to drug/class/component.
Dosing :
Each lozenge contains 2.4 mg of drug.
<6 years:
Lozenges may cause choking, hence safety and efficacy are not established.
6 years or older:
Allow lozenge to slowly dissolve in the mouth; may be repeated as and when required. Not more than 10 lozenges/day should be taken.
Adverse Effect :
Lozenges may cause choking in younger children.
Interaction :
None.
Hepatic Dose :
Use with caution as liver damage may occur.