Benzydamine hydrochloride lozenges
- Drugs List
- Therapeutic Indications
- Dosage
- Contraindications
- Precautions and Warnings
- Side Effects
- Monograph
Presentation
Lozenges containing benzydamine hydrochloride sugar-free.
Drugs List
Therapeutic Indications
Uses
Pain due to sore throat and minor mouth infection
Dosage
Treatment must not exceed 7 days.
Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Adults
1 lozenge three times a day.
Children
Children over 6 years
1 lozenge three times a day.
Contraindications
Children under 6 years
Breastfeeding
Hereditary fructose intolerance
Pregnancy
Precautions and Warnings
Asthma
History of asthma
Some formulations contain aspartame - caution in phenylketonuria
Some forms contain isomalt: unsuitable in hereditary fructose intolerance
Some formulations contain sunset yellow (E110); may cause allergic reaction
If symptoms persist a doctor or dentist should be consulted
Side Effects
Anaphylactic reaction
Angioedema
Burning sensation of the mouth
Dry mouth
Hypersensitivity reactions
Laryngospasm
Oral hypoaesthesia
Photosensitivity
Overdosage
It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management.
The following number will direct the caller to the relevant local centre (0844) 892 0111
Information may be obtained if you have access to ToxBase the primary clinical toxicology database of the National Poisons Information Service. This is available via password on the internet ( www.toxbase.org ) or if this is unavailable at the backup site ( www.toxbasebackup.org ).
Further Information
Last Full Review Date: May 2019
Reference Sources
Summary of Product Characteristics: Difflam 3mg Lozenges Eucalyptus flavour. Mylan Products Ltd. Revised March 2018.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Difflam 3mg Lozenges lemon flavour. Mylan Products Ltd. Revised March 2018.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Difflam 3mg Lozenges Mint Flavour. Mylan Products Ltd. Revised March 2018.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Difflam 3mg Lozenges Orange-Honey Flavour. Mylan Products Ltd. Revised March 2018.
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