Dental · FAQ
What is the usual dose of Pilocarpine troches for dry mouth?
Short answer
The typical directions for Pilocarpine troches are to dissolve one 5 mg troche up to three times daily. Your prescribing physician and prescription label set your exact dose and schedule. Do not take extra troches or change how often you use them without checking with your prescriber.
The typical directions for this product are to dissolve one Pilocarpine 5 mg troche up to three times daily. These are general directions, not a personal dosing plan. Follow your prescribing physician’s instructions and the pharmacy label. “Up to” three times daily does not mean everyone should use all three doses.
A licensed physician in your state reviews your online visit and decides whether this treatment is appropriate. Tell them about your health conditions, other medicines, and any past reactions to pilocarpine. Some conditions, including uncontrolled asthma and certain eye problems, can make pilocarpine unsafe. Your prescriber may need to choose a different treatment.
If the label and your visit instructions differ, contact the prescriber or dispensing pharmacy before using the medicine. Do not increase your dose because your mouth still feels dry. Results vary. More medicine can raise the risk of sweating, nausea, dizziness, and other side effects.
Pilocarpine troches are compounded medications prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved.
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