pectin oropharyngeal

Pectin oropharyngeal is a medication used for short-term relief of occasional minor oral irritations and sore throat. Pectin oropharyngeal is available over the counter (OTC) in the form of lozenges. Pectin oropharyngeal only temporary relieves mouth and throat soreness, it does not treat the underlying condition.

Pectin oropharyngeal is an oral demulcent that relieves irritation in the mouth and throat by forming a protective film over the mucous membrane. Pectin, the main active ingredient in pectin oropharyngeal is a gelatinous, soluble fiber found in many fruits and is usually used as a thickener in baking and cooking. Pectin is a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food substance under the FDA regulation.

• Do not take pectin oropharyngeal if you are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formulation.
• Check with your doctor before taking pectin oropharyngeal if you have:
  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
  • Cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
• Do not administer pectin oropharyngeal to a child younger than 3 years of age.

Pectin oropharyngeal has no reported side effects.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms or serious side effects while using this drug:

• Serious heart symptoms include fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady;
• Severe nervous system reaction with very stiff muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, and feeling like you might pass out; or
• Serious eye symptoms include blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.

This is not a complete list of all side effects or adverse reactions that may occur from the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may also report side effects or health problems to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Lozenge

• 2.8 mg

Adult and Pediatric:

Sore Mouth or Throat

• Below three years: Safety and efficacy not established
• Three years and above: Allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth as needed

• Pectin is considered to be a safe substance and there is no report of any overdose from the use of pectin oropharyngeal lozenges.
• In case you experience any symptoms from pectin oropharyngeal, report to Poison Control.

Inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking, who can advise you on any possible drug interactions. Never begin taking, suddenly discontinue, or change the dosage of any medication without your doctor’s recommendation.

• Pectin oropharyngeal has no listed severe, serious, moderate, or mild interactions with other drugs.

The drug interactions listed above are not all of the possible interactions or adverse effects. For more information on drug interactions, visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker.

It is important to always tell your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider of all prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, as well as the dosage for each, and keep a list of the information. Check with your doctor or health care provider if you have any questions about the medication.

• There are no data on pectin oropharyngeal use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, however, because of limited systemic absorption, it is not expected to pose a risk to the fetus or the breastfed infant.
• Check with your doctor before taking any OTC drug, including pectin oropharyngeal, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Use OTC pectin oropharyngeal exactly as per label directions.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if:
  • Sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, gets worse and/or is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting.
  • Cough persists for more than 7 days, recurs or gets worse.
  • Sore mouth does not improve in 7 days.
• Keep out of reach of children.