This information from Lexicomp® explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it, its side effects, and when to call your healthcare provider.
Brand Names: US
DycloPro; Sucrets [OTC]
What is this drug used for?
Lozenges:
- It is used to ease mouth and throat pain.
Solution:
- It is used to numb an area before a procedure.
- It is used to help patients not gag during certain procedures.
- It is used to treat pain from sores in the mouth, genitals, or anus.
What do I need to tell the doctor BEFORE my child takes this drug?
- If your child is allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had.
This drug may interact with other drugs or health problems.
Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child’s drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe to give this drug with all of your child’s other drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while my child takes this drug?
All products:
- Tell all of your child’s health care providers that your child is taking this drug. This includes your child’s doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:
- Talk with the doctor if your child is pregnant, becomes pregnant, or is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to your child and the baby.
Lozenges:
- When treating a very sore throat, talk with the doctor if signs last more than 2 days, or happen with fever, headache, rash, upset stomach, or throwing up.
- When treating a sore mouth, talk with the doctor if signs last more than 7 days, or if irritation, pain, or redness lasts or gets worse.
- If your child is allergic to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5), talk with your child’s doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
What are some side effects that I need to call my child’s doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child’s doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
All products:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Lozenges:
- Very bad mouth irritation.
Solution:
- Severe irritation where this drug was used.
- Dizziness or passing out.
- Slow heartbeat.
- Chest pain or pressure.
- Feeling very sleepy.
- Feeling nervous.
- Confusion.
- Mood changes.
- Twitching.
- Shakiness.
- Seizures.
- Ringing in ears.
- Blurred eyesight, seeing double, or other changes in eyesight.
- Throwing up.
- Feeling hot or cold.
- Numbness.
- Pain when passing urine or blood in urine.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child’s doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother your child or do not go away:
Solution:
- Stinging.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child’s doctor. Call your child’s doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to your national health agency.
How is this drug best given?
Give this drug as ordered by your child’s doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
Lozenges:
- Have your child suck oral lozenge. Do not let your child chew, break, or crush it. Do not let your child swallow it whole.
- Do not let your child eat while their mouth feels numb. Biting of the tongue could happen.
Solution:
- Do not inject this drug.
- Do not get this drug in the eyes.
- If using in the mouth for oral ulcers or sores that cause problems eating, talk with the doctor about how to eat after using a dose. Your child may bite the inside of their mouth or their tongue. Be sure you know what kind of food is best to eat after your child uses this drug.
- If this drug is used in the mouth for other reasons, do not let your child eat or drink anything for at least 60 minutes (1 hour) after using this drug.
What do I do if my child misses a dose?
- This drug is given on an as needed basis. Do not give to your child more often than told by the doctor.
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
- Store at room temperature.
- Protect from heat.
- Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
- Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
General drug facts
- If your child’s symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child’s doctor.
- Do not share your child’s drug with others and do not give anyone else’s drug to your child.
- Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your child’s doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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2024-12-19
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