To disinfect and relieve pain in light mouth and throat infections.
Composition:
1 pellet contains 5 mg of benzocaine and 1 mg of cetylpyridinium chloride; the tablets contain maltitol. 1 ml of solution contains 10 mg of benzocaine and 2 mg of cetylpyridinium chloride; the aerosol contains ethanol. A single press of the container head releases 0.15 ml of solution containing 1.54 mg of benzocaine and 0.3 mg of cetylpyridinium chloride.
Action:
Preparation for decontamination and local anesthetic used in diseases of the throat. Cetylpyridinium chloride is a disinfectant of the group of quaternary ammonium compounds. Bactericidal for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and for some lipophilic viruses and fungi. Benzocaine blocks the transmission of impulses along the nerves, including the nerves of the pain, thus eliminating the feeling of pain.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. In addition, the aerosol: hypersensitivity to other local anesthetics, alcohol dependence, methemoglobinemia.
Precautions:
It should not be used if there are open wounds in the mouth because cetylpyridinium chloride slows down healing. Use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended. The pills contain maltitol (about 1g / lozenge) which should be taken into account in diabetics. The lozenges should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose and Glucose intolerance. The pills contain castor oil and Allura red - these substances can cause allergic reactions. Due to the increased risk of methaemoglobinaemia, the aerosol should be used with caution in patients with breathing difficulties (eg asthma, bronchitis), elderly patients, smokers, patients with heart disease. Avoid contact of the aerosol with eyes and should not be inhaled. After applying the spray, you may experience a transient burning sensation in the mouth and throat or difficulty swallowing - this may make eating and drinking more difficult, and may increase the risk of lip and tongue biting, so do not eat, drink, chew or eat brush your teeth for at least 1 hour after applying the spray. The aerosol contains small amounts of ethanol (less than 100 mg / dose).
Pregnancy and lactation:
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended.
Side effects:
pills. Rarely: stomach and intestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Very rare: hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, low blood pressure.aerosol. Uncommon: hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, pruritus, swelling of the skin, difficulty in breathing (in patients hypersensitive to benzocaine, there is a risk of cross-sensitivity to other 4-aminobenzoic acid esters, eg procaine, tetracaine). Rare: methemoglobinemia, stomach and intestinal disorders.
Dosage:
Orally.pills. Adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet suck every 2-3 h. The maximum recommended dose is 8 pellets a day.aerosol. Adults and children over 12 years: 1 dose every 2-3 hours, up to 8 times a day. In order to obtain a single dose, press the aerosol container head twice. Do not use the preparation for more than 7 consecutive days. Before first use or if the aerosol has not been used for a long period of time, press the aerosol container head several times (5-9 times), releasing a small amount of the drug into the air or sink, press the container head until a homogeneous mist is obtained.
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