Question 1

What is Dequalinium Chloride used for?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat, mouth infections, mouth ulcers, thrush (white patches in the mouth), gum infections, tonsillitis

Question 2

How do you take Dequalinium Chloride?

Accepted Answer

For adults, dissolve one Dequadin lozenge slowly in your mouth every 2 to 3 hours. Do not chew or swallow it whole — let it melt completely. You can take up to 8 lozenges in a day. You do not need to take it with food.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Dequalinium Chloride?

Accepted Answer

Mild irritation or tingling in the mouth, slight change in taste, mild nausea, dry mouth

Question 4

Who should not take Dequalinium Chloride?

Accepted Answer

Do not use if you are allergic to dequalinium chloride or any ingredient in the lozenge. Very young children who cannot dissolve a lozenge safely in their mouth should not use it due to choking risk.

Question 5

Is Dequalinium Chloride safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using dequalinium chloride lozenges, as there is not enough data to confirm it is completely safe.

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