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Pectin

temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth sore throat.

Checked against the official label · Updated

يباع بدون وصفة طبية في بعض البلدان Oral

Pectin: quick answers

Used for
Temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth sore throat.
Children
Children 6 years and older: dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Dec 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Pectin

ما تقوله النشرة الرسمية. إذا وصفه لك طبيب، فاتبع الوصفة. وإذا اختلفت نشرة عبوتك، فالأولوية لها.

لمن هو

Temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth sore throat

كيف يُتناول وكم مرة
  • Adults and children 6 years and older: dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth
  • Do not bite or chew
  • Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor
  • Children under 6 years: ask a doctor
Talk to a doctor first if

sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting. sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days.

Warnings

Do not use ​in children under 6 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

How to store it

Protect from heat and moisture

إذا نسيت جرعة

تناولها عندما تتذكر، إلا إذا اقترب موعد الجرعة التالية. عندها تخطَّ الجرعة المنسية. لا تتناول جرعتين معًا أبدًا للتعويض. راجع النشرة، فبعض الأدوية مختلفة.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-12-10.

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Products with Pectin as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Check your pack of Pectin

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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تبقّت 3 عمليات تحقق مجانية اليوم Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · Health Canada · WHO alerts

Questions about Pectin

What is Pectin used for?

temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation and pain associated with sore mouth sore throat (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Pectin?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 6 years and older: dissolve 2 drops (one at a time) slowly in the mouth. Do not bite or chew. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor children under 6 years: ask a doctor…

How long can I take Pectin for?

Sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.

Do I need a prescription for Pectin?

In many countries Pectin is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Pectin?

Pectin is sold under names such as Luden's Drops, Organix Complete, Halls Breezers, Luden's Dual Relief, Throat Balm Caramel Pectin. Brand names differ between countries.

Can children take Pectin?

The label gives a separate dose by age: children 6 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.

How should I store Pectin?

protect from heat and moisture

How can I check that my Pectin is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.