Difflam Sore Throat Rinse – 300ml
£11.99
- For the relief of pain and inflammation in the throat and mouth
- To be rinsed or gargled
- Active Ingredient: Benzydamine Hydrochloride
Difflam Oral Rinse is an anti-inflammatory mouthwash that reduces pain and swelling to treat mouth, throat, and dental pain or discomfort.
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UK Based
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What Difflam Oral Rinse is and what it is used for
Difflam Oral Rinse contains the active substance benzydamine hydrochloride and belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS. Difflam Oral Rinse works by stopping pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat many painful conditions of the mouth or throat including:- Mouth ulcers
- Sore throat
- Discomfort associated with dentures or dental work.
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How to use Difflam Oral Rinse
Important:
Always use Difflam Oral Rinse exactly as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor, dentist or pharmacist if you are not sure.
If you get Difflam Oral Rinse in your eyes
Do not use Difflam Oral Rinse in or near your eyes. If any Oral Rinse gets in your eyes, wash them immediately with cold water.
How much Difflam Oral Rinse to use
- Adults, adolescents and elderly: The usual dose is 15 ml of solution to be used every 1½ to 3 hours. Use the measuring cup provided to measure the dose.
- Children: This medicine is not suitable for children aged 12 years or under.
How to use the Oral Rinse
The solution should be rinsed around the mouth or used as a gargle for 20 to 30 seconds and then spat out. This solution should not be swallowed. This solution should not be used for more than 7 days unless your doctor or dentist tells you to.
If your symptoms worsen or do not improve contact your doctor or dentist.
If you use more Difflam Oral Rinse than you should
If you take too much or you accidentally swallow large quantities of your medicine, contact immediately your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If you forget to use Difflam Oral Rinse
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Side Effects
Like all medicines Difflam Oral Rinse can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some side effects could be serious. If you have any of the side effects listed below, seek immediate medical help:
- Serious allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), signs of which may include difficulty breathing, chest pain or chest tightness, and/or feeling dizzy/faint, severe itching of the skin or raised lumps on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, and which may be potentially life threatening.
Other side effects include the following, if they get serious, please tell your doctor:
Uncommon (affects 1 in 1,000 people):
- Numbness and/or stinging in the mouth and/or throat.
Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- Difficulty breathing and wheezing
- Itching
- Skin rash.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Skin redness or swelling
- Allergic reaction (Hypersensitivity).
If this solution stings your mouth, the next dose can be diluted with some water to reduce this effect. Some people may react after using the product with a severe allergic reaction experiencing symptoms as described above (a so-called anaphylactic reaction) which may be potentially life-threatening. In this case you should seek immediate medical assistance.
