AAA SORE THROAT

Adults (including the elderly) and children from 13 years:

Spray two metered doses every two to three hours if required (not more than sixteen doses in every 24 hours) or as directed by the physician.

Children:

Children 6 – 12 years: One metered dose every two to three hours if required (not more than eight doses in every 24 hours) or as directed by the physician. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Route of administration Topical application to the mucosa of the mouth and throat by means of a metered dose aerosol.

Can be shaken before use.

Allergic reactions have been reported very occasionally with benzocaine. There have been occasional reports of temporary breathing difficulty, face or mouth swelling. Methaemoglobinaemia has been reported with benzocaine use. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Do not administer to children under 6 years Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days Do not spray into eyes If sore throat is severe or persistent, or accompanied by fever, headache or nausea, consult your doctor. You should experience temporary numbness in your throat after using the spray.

This indicates that the product is working. Avoid eating or drinking as long as the numbness lasts.

Labelling will include the following information:

Do not use if you have any difficulty in breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty in swallowing. Do not use if you have been told that you have a rare blood condition called methaemoglobaemia.

Known hypersensitivity to benzocaine or any of the other ingredients Methaemoglobinaemia Children under 6 years Epiglottitis