Pronunciation: DYE-kloe-neen/MEN-thol
Generic Name: Dyclonine/Menthol
Brand Name: Sucrets Complete
Sucrets Complete Lozenges are used for:
Temporarily relieving cough and minor pain or irritation of the mouth or throat.
Sucrets Complete Lozenges are an oral anesthetic and cough suppressant. It works by numbing and cooling the affected area.
Do NOT use Sucrets Complete Lozenges if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Sucrets Complete Lozenges
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Sucrets Complete Lozenges:
Some medical conditions may interact with Sucrets Complete Lozenges. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have mouth sores
- if you have a history of asthma, chronic cough, lung problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, emphysema), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if your cough occurs with large amounts of mucus
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sucrets Complete Lozenges. Because little, if any, of Sucrets Complete Lozenges are absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Sucrets Complete Lozenges may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Sucrets Complete Lozenges:
Use Sucrets Complete Lozenges as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in your mouth as directed on the package labeling or by your doctor.
- Sucrets Complete Lozenges may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Sucrets Complete Lozenges, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sucrets Complete Lozenges.
Important safety information:
- Do not use more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- Contact your doctor if your sore throat or sore mouth is severe or persistent, or if it occurs with or is followed by a high fever, headache, rash, swelling, or nausea. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- Do not use for longer than 2 days for sore throat or 7 days for sore mouth without checking with your doctor.
- Contact your doctor if your cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever or persistent headache. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- Do not use Sucrets Complete Lozenges for a cough with a lot of mucus. Do not use it for a long-term cough (eg, caused by asthma, emphysema, smoking). However, you may use it for these conditions if your doctor tells you to.
- Sucrets Complete Lozenges should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Sucrets Complete Lozenges while you are pregnant. It is not known if Sucrets Complete Lozenges are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Sucrets Complete Lozenges, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Sucrets Complete Lozenges:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Sucrets Complete Lozenges. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Sucrets Complete side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Sucrets Complete Lozenges:
Store Sucrets Complete Lozenges at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Avoid temperatures above 100 degrees F (37 degrees C). Store in original packaging until just before use. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sucrets Complete Lozenges out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Sucrets Complete Lozenges, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Sucrets Complete Lozenges are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sucrets Complete Lozenges. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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