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DIFFLAM is a brand name for Benzydamine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Benzydamine 3% Cream/ Benzydamine-P 3% Cream is a topical analgesic and non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. It is recommended as a short-term treatment for the relief of symptoms associated with painful inflammatory conditions of the musculo-skeletal system, including: Acute inflammatory disorders such as myalgia…
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Benzydamine 3% Cream/ Benzydamine-P 3% Cream should be massaged lightly into the affected area. Depending on the size of the site to be treated, 35 - 85 mm (1 - 2 g) should be applied three times daily and at the discretion of the doctor, up to six times daily in more severe conditions.
It is recommended that treatment be limited to not more than ten days.
ELDERLY:
No special dosage recommendations are made for elderly patients.
Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: Very common (≥ 1/10), Common (≥ 1/100 to <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000) and Very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
System organ class Frequency Adverse reaction Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Not known Photosensitivity reactions have been reported and local skin reactions which have varied from erythema to papular eruption. The skin returned to normal on stopping treatment.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Benzydamine use is not advisable in patients with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs. Bronchospasm may be precipitated in patients suffering from or with a previous history of bronchial asthma. Caution should be exercised in these patients.
g. contact dermatitis). Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Methyl hydroxybenzoate and propyl hydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). 02mg/g. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation This medicinal product contains fragrance with benzyl benzoate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool.
These substances may cause allergic reactions. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
1. - third trimester of pregnancy
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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