Pectin Oropharyngeal

Pectin oropharyngeal is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used to treat sore mouth or throat.

Pectin oropharyngeal is available under the following different brand names: Luden's Moisture Drops.

Dosing Forms and Strengths

Lozenge

• 2.8mg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Sore Mouth or Throat

• Adults and children over 3 years: Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth as needed
• Children under 3 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed side effects.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
• Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
• Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
• Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.
   

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings
 

This medication contains pectin oropharyngeal. Do not take Luden's Moisture Drops if you are allergic to pectin oropharyngeal or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Pectin Oropharyngeal?”

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Pectin Oropharyngeal?”

Cautions

• Consult physician after 48 hours if sore throat persists
• Contact physician immediately if sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting

Pregnancy and Lactation

Use pectin oropharyngeal with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done.

It is unknown if pectin oropharyngeal passes into breast milk.

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of a health professional before using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.