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Overview
Dyclonine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic that is FDA approved for the treatment of {{{indication}}}. Common adverse reactions include rash, Urticaria.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
Dental procedure - Local anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Pain in throat
Pharyngeal gag reflex finding
Stomatitis
Dosing
Dental procedure - Local anesthesia: 0.5% solution ORALLY as a spray or gargle [1]
Local anesthesia: dosage varies and depends upon the area to be anesthetized, vascularity of the tissues, individual tolerance, and the technique of anesthesia
Local anesthesia: 4 to 20 mL of 1% spray TOPICALLY to accessible mucous membranes; MAX dose 300 mg; single dose MAX 200 mg [1]
Local anesthesia: apply 0.5% solution TOPICALLY as wet compresses or as a spray to episiotomy or perineorrhaphy wounds [1]
Local anesthesia: apply pledgets of cotton or sponges moistened with 0.5% solution TOPICALLY to postoperative wounds following proctology procedures [1]
Pain in throat: one 2- to 3-mg lozenge ORALLY dissolved in mouth slowly every 2 hours as needed
Pain in throat: 4 sprays of 0.1% spray ORALLY with swallow; may be used as gargle or rinse on the affected area for 15 seconds (and spit out) 6 times a day as needed
Pharyngeal gag reflex finding: 0.5% solution ORALLY as mouthwash or gargle [1]
Stomatitis: 5 to 15 mL of 0.5% solution ORALLY with swallow for lesions of the esophagus; as a rinse or swab applied to inflamed or ulcerated mucous membranes of the mouth [1]
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Developed by:
Class of Recommendation:
Strength of Evidence:
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
Dosing
safety and effectiveness in children younger than 2 years has not been established [1]
Pain in throat: (aged 2 years or older) one 1.2-mg lozenge ORALLY every 2 hours as needed
Pain in throat: (ages 2 years or older) 4 sprays of 0.1% spray ORALLY with swallow; may be used as gargle or rinse on the affected area for 15 seconds (and spit out) 6 times a day as needed
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Developed by:
Class of Recommendation:
Strength of Evidence:
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
Condition1
Dosing Information
Dosage
Condition2
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dyclonine hydrochloride in pediatric patients.
