Dosing and uses of Luden's Moisture Drops (pectin oropharyngeal)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
lozenge
- 2.8mg
Sore Mouth or Throat
Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth PRn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
lozenge
- 2.8mg
Sore Mouth or Throat
< 3 years
- Safety and efficacy not established
> 3 years
- Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth PRN
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Consult physician after 48 hr if sore throat persists
Contact physician immediately if sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: unknown
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Luden's Moisture Drops (pectin oropharyngeal)
Mechanism of action
Oral demulcent
