Hexylresorcinol

Hexylresorcinol is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for temporary relief following occasional mouth and throat symptoms including minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat.

Hexylresorcinol is available under the following different brand names: Sucrets Original Formula Sore Throat.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Lozenge

• 2.4 mg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Pharyngitis

• Indicated for temporary relief following occasional mouth and throat symptoms including minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat
• Adults and children over 6 years: Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth; may be repeat every 2 hours as needed
• Children under 6 years: Safety and efficacy not established (lozenge may be a choking hazard)
• Not to exceed 10 lozenges/day

Side effects of Hexylresorcinol include:

• Feeling cold or warm
• Euphoria
• Apprehension
• Blurred vision
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Ringing in the ears
• Twitching
• Water retention
• Vomiting

Serious side effects of Hexylresorcinol include:

• Congestive cardiac failure
• Urinary retention
• Atrial fibrillation
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Knee replacement surgery
• Coronary artery disease

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

Hexylresorcinol has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.

Hexylresorcinol has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.

Hexylresorcinol has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.

Hexylresorcinol has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings

This medication contains hexylresorcinol. Do not take Sucrets Original Formula Sore Throat if you are allergic to hexylresorcinol or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available.

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hexylresorcinol?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hexylresorcinol?"

Cautions

• Lozenges considered a choking hazard in young children
• Advise patients to discontinue and seek medical advice if sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
• Advise patients to discontinue and seek medical advice if sore mouth symptoms last more than 7 days, or irritation, pain, or redness continues or worsens

Pregnancy and Lactation

Use hexylresorcinol with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done.

It is unknown whether hexylresorcinol is distributed in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.