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Pectin

Other intestinal adsorbents

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OTC

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Therapeutic class
Other intestinal adsorbents
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Halls BreezersLuden's DropsLuden's Dual ReliefOrganix Complete

Available as

100000000 UNT · Oral Capsule196 MG/ML · Oral Suspension190 MG/ML · Oral Suspension75000000 UNT · Oral Capsule5.4 MG2 MG300 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG12 MG11.5 MG3.8 MG200 MG/ML · Oral Suspension10 MG25000000 UNT · Oral Tablet1.5 MG1.7 MG2.8 MG7 MG6 MG

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses temporarily relieves the following symptoms associated with sore mouth and sore throat • minor discomfort • irritated areas
How to use / dosing
Directions • adults and children 5 years and over: dissolve 1 or 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth. Repeat as needed. • children under 5 years: ask a doctor.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or follow headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Ask a doctor before use if you have: • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema • cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus). Stop use and ask a doctor if: • sore mouth does not improve in 7 days • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens. Keep out of reach of children.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

28 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.