CHILDRENS CHLORASEPTIC SORE THROAT PAIN RELIEF

Posology Adults and children 13 years and over:

Administer 3 sprays (3mg) to the back of the throat. Repeat every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 8 doses per day.

Paediatric population Children 6-12 years:

Use only under adult supervision. Administer 1 spray (1mg) to the back of the throat. Repeat every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 8 doses per day. This product is contraindicated in children under 6 years.

Method of administration:

Oromucosal Hold breath and spray to the back of the throat. Do not use in a child who is unable to hold their breath whilst spraying. Before first use, or after prolonged storage, activate the pump by spraying 3 times away from the face into the sink.

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 methaemoglobinaemia. Contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.

Children under 6 years. 1 Methaemoglobinaemia