Cannabis Lozenges Dosage Guide: THC and CBD Doses

Start with 2.5 mg of THC

A first dose of a THC lozenge is 2.5 mg. Some brands sell lozenges at 1 mg or 2 mg per piece. Start at 1 mg to 2.5 mg if you have no history of cannabis use. Wait 2 hours before you take a second lozenge.

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THC lozenge dose ranges

• 1 mg to 2.5 mg: first-time dose. Light effect for most people.
• 5 mg: dose for users with some tolerance.
• 10 mg: standard single serving in several state markets. This dose causes strong effects in new users.
• 20 mg and above: dose for users with high tolerance. Not a starting point.

CBD lozenges

CBD lozenges hold 10 mg to 50 mg per piece. A common starting amount is 25 mg. CBD does not cause intoxication. Some lozenges mix THC and CBD. The THC number on the label sets the dose for those products.

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Onset and duration

Hold the lozenge in your cheek or under your tongue. Absorption through the mouth lining starts in 15 minutes to 45 minutes. Saliva you swallow carries some THC to the stomach. That part takes 30 minutes to 90 minutes. Peak effects arrive at 1 hour to 3 hours. Effects last 4 hours to 8 hours.

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Sublingual absorption sends more THC into the blood than a swallowed edible. The same milligram count can cause stronger effects as a lozenge than as a gummy.

What changes your dose

• Body weight.
• Tolerance from prior use.
• Liver enzyme activity, which varies by person.
• Food in the stomach, which slows the swallowed portion.
• Other drugs, including alcohol and sedatives.

Read the label

Find three numbers: mg of THC per lozenge, mg of CBD per lozenge, and servings per package. A package that states 100 mg THC and 10 servings holds 10 mg per piece. Some packages list the dose per piece and skip the total. Check both.

Signs of too much THC

Fast heart rate, dry mouth, anxiety, upset stomach, and trouble with balance. These effects pass. A high dose can cause vomiting and panic. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if a child eats a lozenge. Store lozenges in a locked box.

No federal dose standard

The FDA sets no dose for cannabis lozenges. State agencies set limits per serving and per package. Several states cap a single serving at 10 mg THC. Rules differ by state. State cannabis agency pages list the current caps.