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Difflam Oral Rinse overview

Difflam Oral Rinse is a locally acting analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment for the relief of painful inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat including:

Traumatic conditions: Pharyngitis following tonsillectomy or the use of a naso-gastric tube.

Inflammatory conditions: Pharyngitis, aphthous ulcers and oral ulceration due to radiation therapy.

Dentistry: For use after dental operations.

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Difflam Oral Rinse
Drug Class Description :

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Generic Name :

Benzydamine hydrochloride

Drug description :

A pleasant tasting, clear, green solution, containing benzydamine hydrochloride 0.15% w/v

Presentation :

Liquid for use as mouthwash/gargle.

Indications :

Difflam Oral Rinse is a locally acting analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment for the relief of painful inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat including:

Traumatic conditions: Pharyngitis following tonsillectomy or the use of a naso-gastric tube.

Inflammatory conditions: Pharyngitis, aphthous ulcers and oral ulceration due to radiation therapy.

Dentistry: For use after dental operations.

Adult Dosage :

Rinse or gargle with 15 ml (approximately 1 tablespoonful) every 1½ to 3 hours as required for pain relief.

The solution should be expelled from the mouth after use.

Difflam Oral Rinse should generally be used undiluted, but if 'stinging' occurs the rinse may be diluted with water.

Uninterrupted treatment should not exceed seven days, except under medical supervision

Child Dosage :

Not suitable for children aged 12 years or under.

Elderly Dosage :

No special dosage recommendations are made for elderly patients.

Contra Indications :

Difflam Oral Rinse is contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Special Precautions :

Difflam Oral Rinse should generally be used undiluted, but if 'stinging' occurs the rinse may be diluted with water.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Interactions :

None known.

Adverse Reactions :

Side-effects are minor. Occasionally, oral tissue numbness or 'stinging' sensations may occur. Hypersensitivity reactions occur very rarely but may be associated with pruritus rash, urticaria, photodermatitis and occasionally laryngospasm or bronchospasm.

Manufacturer :

Meda Pharmaceuticals

Drug Availability :

(P)

Drug Updated :

17 February 2012

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