Why are Sucrets discontinued?
In 1966 the Federal Trade Commission ordered Merck and Company to discontinue the false claims of germ-killing and pain-relieving properties for its Sucrets and Children’s Sucrets throat lozenges.
Are Sucrets discontinued?
Drug class: Antitussives Last updated on Feb 22, 2022. The Sucrets Cough brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
How many Sucrets Can I take a day?
The maximum daily dose for adults is 120 mg. For children 6 to 11 years of age, the recommended dose is 5 mg to 10 mg taken by mouth every 4 hours or 15 mg taken by mouth every 6 to 8 hours. The maximum daily dose for children is 60 mg.
Is Sucrets good for sore throat?
The lozenges also contain dyclonine hydrochloride to help provide sore mouth and throat relief and help soothe painful swallowing. Allow the lozenge to slowly dissolve in the mouth and may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a dentist or a doctor.
What is similar to Sucrets?
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What’s the active ingredient in Sucrets?
Sucrets Sore Throat, Cough & Dry Mouth Drug Facts
| Active ingredients (per lozenge) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dyclonine hydrochloride, 2 mg | Oral anesthetic/Analgesic |
| Menthol, 5 mg | Cough suppressant |
| Pectin, 6 mg | Demulcent |
Does Sucrets have menthol?
Ingredients. Per Lozenges Active Ingredients: Dyclonine Hydrochloride (2.0 Mg), Oral Anesthetic; Menthol (6.0 Mg), Cough Suppressant.
What is the meaning of Sucrets?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishSu‧crets /ˈsuːkrəts $ suːˈkrets/ trademark a type of round, red cough sweet (=a sweet with medicine to help you stop coughing), sold in the US in small tin boxes.
