Orasol Dosage

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Dosage of Orasol in details

Usual Adult Dose for Anesthesia

Orasol topical 20% mucous membrane spray:

Awake intubation, oral airway, bronchoscopy: Apply 1/2 second burst to buccal folds. Instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 1 minute, then begin procedure.

Upper endoscopy: Apply 1/2 second burst to each buccal fold and instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 30 seconds, then insert scope.

Esophageal motility: Apply no longer than 1/2 second burst to each naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then insert transducer.

Indirect laryngoscopy, head and neck examinations: Spray 1/2 second burst to each buccal fold, instruct patient to swallow several times. Wait 30 to 60 seconds before initiating procedure.

Arch bar removal: Spray affected area for no longer than 1/2 second. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then remove arch bar.

Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% mucous membrane gel:

Awake intubation, oral airway, bronchoscopy: Apply a small amount to naris prior to nasal intubation.

Proctoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy: Apply topically to rectal area, wait 30 to 60 seconds then initiate procedure.

Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% mucous membrane liquid:

Esophageal motility: Tilt the patient's head back and drip 2 to 3 drops into the naris prior to inserting the transducer.

Indirect laryngoscopy, head and neck examinations: Gargle 1 teaspoonful for approximately 15 seconds, then spit remaining out. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.

Nasal biopsies: Tilt patient's head back and drip 2 to 3 drops into each naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.

Stomatitis, mucositis, pharyngitis, thrush, cancer of throat: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% mucous membrane swab:

Nasal biopsies: Apply topically to naris. Wait 30 to 60 seconds, then initiate procedure.

Orasol topical 10% to 15% mucous membrane gel: Apply topically to affected area(s) of mouth and gums up to 4 times daily.

Orasol topical 10% mucous membrane powder for reconstitution:

Oral mucositis aphthous ulcers, cancer sores, stomatitis, oral lesions and tissue injury caused by ill fitting dentures and gum disease, and oral problems associated with HIV: Apply topically to affected area(s) of mouth and gums every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed four doses daily.

Orasol topical oral lozenge:

Sore throat pain, mouth pain: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids

Orasol topical 20% rectal ointment: After cleansing area with soap and water, apply externally to affected area(s) as needed up to 6 times a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain

Orasol topical 20% gel:

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 20% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol topical ointment:

Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% liquid:

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 5% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical cream:

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus

Orasol topical 20% gel:

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 20% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol topical ointment:

Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% liquid:

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 5% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical cream:

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Burns - External

Orasol topical 20% gel:

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 20% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol topical ointment:

Insect bites: Apply topically to affected area(s) as needed.

Orasol topical 20% liquid:

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol topical 5% spray:

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container approximately 10 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical cream:

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold container approximately 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Anesthesia

Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:

Orasol topical 10% mucous membrane gel:

Toothache, sore gums, canker sores: Apply topically to affected area(s) up to 4 times daily. A cotton swab may be helpful when applying to young children.

Greater than or equal to 5 years to 18 years:

Orasol topical oral lozenge:

Sore throat pain, mouth pain: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids

Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:

Orasol topical 20% rectal ointment: Apply externally to affected area up to 6 times a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain

Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:

Orasol

Topical 20% Gel

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Spray

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Liquid

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 5%

Topical Spray

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol

Topical -

Topical Cream

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical - topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Children 5 years and older:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus

Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:

Orasol

Topical 20% Gel

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Spray

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Liquid

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 5%

Topical Spray

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol

Topical -

Topical Cream

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical - topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Children 5 years and older:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Burns - External

Greater than or equal to 2 years to 18 years:

Orasol

Topical 20% Gel

Sunburn: Apply to affected area as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Spray

Sunburn, pain, insect bites, pruritus: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol topical 20% cream:

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, poison ivy: Apply to affected area as needed not more than 1 to 3 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 20% Liquid

Pain: Apply to affected area(s) as needed up to 4 times a day.

Orasol

Topical 5%

Topical Spray

Sunburn, pain, pruritus, insect bites, minor abrasions: Hold container 6 to 12 inches from skin and spray on affected area(s) until wet as needed up to 4 times a day. When applying to facial area spray into palm of hand, then rub on face avoiding area around eyes.

Orasol

Topical -

Topical Cream

Pruritus, sunburn, insect bites, pain: Apply sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day.

Orasol topical - topical spray:

Sunburn, pruritus: Hold 4 to 6 inches from skin and spray sparingly to affected area(s) as needed up to 3 times a day.

Orasol sore throat lozenges:

Children 5 years and older:

Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Orasol topical is considered contraindicated in patients with congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia.

Orasol should not be used in infants less than 12 months of age who are receiving treatment with methemoglobin- inducing agents.

Orasol topical is for external use only, and is not intended to be used in or near the eyes.

Orasol crystals may appear as a white precipitate following topical application.

Do not apply in large quantities or over large, raw, or blistered areas,

Orasol topical is not intended for use on deep or puncture wounds, or serious burns.

Instruct patients to avoid eating for approximately 1 hour following topical application to oral mucosa.

Safety and effectiveness of Orasol sore throat lozenges have not been established in children less than 5 years of age.

Dialysis

Data not available

What other drugs will affect Orasol?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Orasol. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Orasol interactions

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied Orasol. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

References

1. DailyMed. "CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. FDA/SPL Indexing Data. "U3RSY48JW5: The UNique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint FDA/USP Substance Registration System (SRS).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Data... (accessed September 17, 2018).

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