Dyclonine (Dyclocaine) is an oral
anaesthetic
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that is the active ingredient of Sucrets, an
over-the-counter
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throat lozenge
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. It is also found in some varieties of the
Cepacol sore throat
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* viral infections
* group A streptococcal infection (GAS) bacterial infection
* pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
* to ...
spray. It is a local anesthetic, used topically as the hydrochloride salt.
History
The product Sucrets was introduced in
Baltimore, Maryland
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, by
Sharp & Dohme in 1932.
[
In 1966 the ]Federal Trade Commission
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ordered Merck and Company to discontinue the false claim
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s of germ-killing and pain-relieving properties for its Sucrets and Children's Sucrets throat lozenges.plastic container
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.GlaxoSmithKline
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, sold the brand in 2000 to Insight Pharmaceuticals. In 2011, Sucrets reintroduced their product back into the familiar tin due to popular demand and nostalgia.
See also
* Hexylresorcinol
References
External links
Sucrets: Our heritage
Antiseptics
1-Piperidinyl compounds
Piceol ethers
Merck & Co. brands
GSK plc brands
Products introduced in 1932
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