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Benzocaine / Dextromethorphan Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg-10 mg; 2 mg-5 mg; 7.5 mg-5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Cough

Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain

Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough

Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
6 to 11 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 lozenges per day.
12 years or older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain

Benzocaine-dextromethorphan 7.5 mg-5 mg oral lozenge:
6 to 11 years: 1 lozenge orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 lozenges per day.
12 years or older: 2 lozenges orally every 4 hours not to exceed 12 lozenges per day.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dialysis

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.