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Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash 300ml
Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash treats painful conditions affecting the throat or mouth including sore throat, sore tongue or gums, mouth ulcers, discomfort caused by dentures and pain after dental surgery.
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Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash
Please note: brand may vary.
Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash treats painful conditions affecting the throat or mouth including sore throat, sore tongue or gums, mouth ulcers, discomfort caused by dentures and pain after dental surgery. It contains the active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps to stop pain and inflammation.
Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash is suitable for adults and children over 12 years.
Directions
- Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Do not use the mouthwash continuously for more than 7 days, except if your doctor tells you to.
- The mouthwash should generally be used undiluted, but if ‘stinging’ occurs you can dilute it with water to reduce this effect.
- Benzydamine Mouthwash is for use in the throat or mouth. It should be rinsed around the mouth or used as a gargle.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
- The usual dose is 15ml used every 1½ to 3 hours.
- Using the measuring cup provided pour out 15ml of the mouthwash (up to the top mark on the cup saying 15)
- Rinse the 15ml of mouthwash around your mouth or use it as a gargle, for 20 to 30 seconds then spit it out. Do not swallow the mouthwash.
- Wash the measuring cup after use and keep it safe ready for your next dose.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Benzydamine hydrochloride 22.5mg per 15ml.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
- Benzydamine Mouthwash has negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
- Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash may contain methyl parahydroxybenzoate - this may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
- Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash may contain alcohol (ethanol).
Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash may contain propylene glycol – this may cause skin irritation. - Be careful not to splash the mouthwash in your eyes. If you get it in your eyes accidentally, wash them immediately with cold water.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Do not use Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash:
- If you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Mouthwash:If you have a history of asthma.
- If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.