Medication Information Leaflet
Dequalinium lozenges have an antiseptic effect and are used to help with symptoms of sore throat.
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
Inform your healthcare professional if:
You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
Dequalinium lozenges generally do not have side effects when taken at recommended doses
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
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.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace 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 (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Oct 2022
This article was last reviewed on Tuesday, January 10, 2023