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Adult Dose

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Indication: Mouth/Throat Pain or irritation of the mouth and throat, Acute pharyngitis
Age: Adult
Dose: Rinse or gargle – 15 ml of a 0.15% solution
Frequency: every 1.5 to 3 hours
Duration: until remission of pain
Note: diluted with water if stinging occurs
Indication: Radiation-Associated Mucositis
Dose: Gargle or rinse – 15 mL
Frequency: 3-4 times per day
Note: Gargle or rinse in mouth for 30 seconds, followed by expulsion from mouth. Begin treatment 1 day prior to radiation therapy and continue daily during treatment

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: 13–17 years
Dose: Rinse or gargle – 15 mL
Frequency: every 1.5–3 hours as required
Duration: usually for not more than 7 days
Note: dilute with an equal volume of water if stinging occurs
Administration
  • Rinse mouth with 15ml for 20-30 seconds
  • Do not swallow
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Drug Hypersensitivity
Risk of allergic reaction

Pregnancy

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Storage
Keep away from light, store in cool and dry place under 30º C. Keep out of reach of children.

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