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Caphosol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dibasic sodium phosphate 0.032, monobasic sodium phosphate 0.009, calcium chloride 0.052, sodium chloride 0.569, purified water; supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse; contains sodium 71mg/30mL dose.
Pharmacological Class
Electrolytes.
How Supplied
Dose box (2 x 15mL ampules/dose)—30, 120
Manufacturer
Caphosol Indications
Indications
Dry mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia).
Caphosol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Mix 1 blue (Caphosol A) and 1 clear ampule (Caphosol B). Swish the mouth thoroughly for 1 minute with half of the solution and spit out. Repeat with remaining half and spit out. Use immediately after mixing ampules. Repeat 2–10 times/day or as needed. No adverse effects expected if swallowed. Avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes after use.
Children
Not recommended.
Caphosol Contraindications
Not Applicable
Caphosol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Caphosol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Sodium-restricted diet.
Caphosol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Caphosol Interactions
Not Applicable
Caphosol Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Caphosol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Caphosol Note
Not Applicable
Caphosol Patient Counseling
See Literature
Caphosol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dibasic sodium phosphate 0.032, monobasic sodium phosphate 0.009, calcium chloride 0.052, sodium chloride 0.569, purified water; supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse; contains sodium 71mg/30mL dose.
Pharmacological Class
Electrolytes.
How Supplied
Dose box (2 x 15mL ampules/dose)—30, 120
Manufacturer
Caphosol Indications
Indications
Adjunct to standard oral care in treating mucositis caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy.
Caphosol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Mix 1 blue (Caphosol A) and 1 clear ampule (Caphosol B). Swish the mouth thoroughly for 1 minute with half of the solution and spit out. Repeat with remaining half and spit out. Use immediately after mixing ampules. Repeat 4 doses/day from the onset of cancer treatment. Up to 10 doses/day if pain experienced. No adverse effects expected if swallowed. Avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes after use.
Children
Not recommended.
Caphosol Contraindications
Not Applicable
Caphosol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Caphosol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Sodium-restricted diet.
Caphosol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Caphosol Interactions
Not Applicable
Caphosol Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Caphosol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Caphosol Note
Not Applicable
Caphosol Patient Counseling
See Literature
