Dequadin Throat Lozenges CherryDequadin lozenges contain the active ingredient dequalinium chloride, which is an antiseptic medicine. Dequalinium chloride has an antiseptic effect against a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and some fungi and viruses. It kills the micro organisms associated with various mild infections of the mouth and throat. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredient to work directly in the area of infection. It also lubricates and soothes the