Drug Detail:Dyclonine (monograph) (Medically reviewed)
Drug Class:
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Dyclonine 0.1% topical spray: Spray into throat or affected area with up to 4 sprays per use. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by physician.
Dyclonine topical 2 mg mucous membrane lozenge:
One lozenge (2 mg) every 2 hours as needed. Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth.
Dyclonine topical 3 mg mucous membrane lozenge
One lozenge (3 mg) every 2 hours as needed not to exceed 10 lozenges daily. Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Dyclonine 0.1% topical spray:
3 years to 11 yrs: Spray into throat or affected area with up to 3 sprays per use. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by physician. Children under 12 should be supervised.
12 yrs or over: Spray into throat or affected area with up to 4 sprays per use. Use up to 4 times daily or as directed by physician.
Dyclonine topical 2 mg mucous membrane lozenge:
2 years or older: One lozenge (2 mg) every 2 hours as needed. Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth.
Dyclonine topical 3 mg mucous membrane lozenge
2 years or older: One lozenge (3 mg) every 2 hours as needed not to exceed 10 lozenges daily. Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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