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Sucrets is an over-the-counter throat lozenge brand used for temporary relief of minor sore throat pain and mouth irritation. The lozenges contain a topical anesthetic (such as dyclonine or benzocaine) that works locally in the mouth and throat to numb discomfort. Sucrets products are available without a prescription and are intended for short-term symptomatic relief in adults and children of appropriate age.
Sucrets is a brand of throat lozenges that provides temporary relief of sore throat and mouth pain through local numbing action.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 494944
- Generic
- Sucrets
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Temporary relief of minor sore throat pain, mouth irritation, and pain associated with canker sores. Some Sucrets formulations may also provide relief from cough irritation.
Contains a topical anesthetic (dyclonine hydrochloride or benzocaine) that numbs the affected area in the mouth and throat when the lozenge dissolves, providing localized pain relief.
For oral use only. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Not intended for children under specified age limits (varies by formulation). Stop use and consult a doctor if symptoms worsen, persist beyond 7 days, or if rash or swelling develops. May interfere with taste sensation temporarily.
Official drug label
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