Difflam 0.15% Sore Throat Rinse
Benzydamine hydrochloride
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
- This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results.
- Keep this leaflet.You may need to read it again.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
In this leaflet:
1. What Difflam Sore Throat Rinse is for
2. Before you use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
3. How to use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
6. Further information.
What Difflam Sore Throat Rinse is for
Difflam Sore Throat Rinse belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS.
Difflam Sore Throat Rinse works by stopping pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat many painful conditions of the throat including:
- Sore throat.
Before you use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
Do not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse if
- you are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride
- you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of Difflam Sore Throat Rinse (see section 6).
If either of these applies to you, talk to your doctor, dentist or pharmacist.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor, dentist or pharmacist before using Difflam Sore Throat Rinse if you are taking any other medicines, even medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist for advice before using Difflam Sore Throat Rinse.
This product contains only a small amount of ethanol (alcohol). Each 15 ml of solution contains 1.5 ml of ethanol.
How to use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
Important:
Always use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse exactly as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor, dentist or pharmacist if you are not sure.
If you get Difflam Sore Throat Rinse in your eyes
Do not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse in or near your eyes. If any Sore Throat Rinse gets in your eyes, wash them immediately with cold water.
How much Difflam Sore Throat Rinse to use
Adults, adolescents and elderly: The usual dose is 15 ml of solution to be used every 1½ to 3 hours. Use the measuring cup provided to measure the dose.
Children: This medicine is not suitable for children aged 12 years or under.
How to use the Sore Throat Rinse
The solution should be rinsed around the mouth or used as a gargle for 20 to 30 seconds and then spat out.
This solution should not be swallowed.
This solution should not be used for mo re than 7 days unless your doctor or dentist tells you to .
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve
Contact your doctor or dentist if your symptoms worsen or they do not improve.
If you use more Difflam Sore Throat Rinse than you should
It should not cause you any problems if you accidentally take too much or you swallow some of your medicine. If you have any concerns, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines Difflam Sore Throat Rinse can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
You may experience the following:
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Skin redness or swelling
- Difficulty b reathing and wheezing
- Numbness or stinging in the mouth or throat.
If this solution stings your mouth, the next dose can be diluted with some water to reduce this effect.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse after the expiry date on the bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in an upright position. Do not store above 30 °C. Do not store in the refrigerator or freezer. If you store the product without the original carton, make sure it is kept out of direct sunlight.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return any medicine you no longer need to your pharmacist.
Further information
What Difflam Sore Throat Rinse contains
The active substance is benzydamine hydrochloride. Each 15 ml contains 22.5 mg benzydamine hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are ethanol, glycerol, saccharin sodium, mouthwash flavour 52 503/T, polysorbate 20, methyl hydroxybenzoate, Quinoline Yellow (E104)and Patent Blue V (E131),purified water.
For advice on what to do if you are allergic to any of these ingredients see section 2.
What Difflam Sore Throat Rinse looks like
Difflam Sore Throat Rinse is a clear, green coloured gargle solution. It comes in a 200 ml bottle with a measuring cup.
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This leaflet was last updated on March 2010.
If this leaflet is difficult to see or read or you would like it in a different format, please contact
Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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