What is this medication for?
Dequalinium lozenges have an antiseptic effect and are used to help with symptoms of sore throat.
How should I take or use this medication?
- Suck on Dequalinium lozenges according to the instructions on the medication label or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist
- You may take this medication with or without food
What precautions should I take when taking or using this medication?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
What are some common side effects of this medication?
- Dequalinium lozenges generally do not have side effects when taken at recommended doses
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It may sometimes cause soreness of the tongue, mouth discomfort or a burning sensation in the mouth
- Stop sucking on Dequalinium lozenges if that happens
What are some rare but serious side-effects that I need to seek medical advice immediately?
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
How should I store this medication?
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
How do I throw away this medication safely?
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimer
The content of this article does not replace the information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (NHG Health, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS).
The images and video in this article has been developed by the Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP) and have been reviewed by the PSS-National Medication Information workgroup.
Contributed By
- Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore