Therapeutic indications
This medicine is recommended in cases of mild sore throat without fever, mouth ulcers and small sores of the mouth.
Contraindications
Do not take DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT, pastille sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium: - in children under 6 years of age. - if you are allergic to local anaesthetics and chlorhexidine or to other components of the lozenge.
Warnings
Be careful with DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANIS MENTHE, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium: The anaesthesia caused by this medicine in the throat may favour false routes (coughing during a meal with the impression of "swallowing the wrong way") when swallowing food. It is therefore imperative: - to use this medicine only with caution in children under 12 years of age - not to use this medicine before meals or before drinking. The prolonged use of this medicine (more than 5 days) is not desirable because it can modify the natural microbial balance of the mouth and throat. Sore throat: in the event of the occurrence of fever, purulent sputum (sputum), discomfort when swallowing food, as well as in the event of aggravation or lack of improvement after 5 days: CONSULT YOUR MEDE CIN. Mouth ulcers, small mouth sores: in case of extensive lesions, extension of lesions, appearance of fever: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Respect the indicated dosage: if taken in large quantities or repeatedly, this medicine, by passing into the bloodstream, is likely to have an effect on the nervous system with the possibility of convulsions and on the heart. DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Drug interactions
Do not use more than one medicine containing an antiseptic at the same time. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Interactions with food and drink
The lozenges should not be taken before meals or drinks.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.
Sportsmen and women
The attention of sportsmen and women will be drawn to the fact that this speciality contains an active ingredient (tetracaine) which may induce a positive reaction in tests carried out during anti-doping controls.
Dosage
For adults and children over 6 years of age only. Adult: 1 lozenge to be sucked 4 times per 24 hours. Children aged 6 to 15 years: 1 lozenge to be sucked 2 to 3 times per 24 hours.
Mode and route of administration
Oral route.
Frequency of administration
Frequency of administration: The doses should be taken at least 2 hours apart. Duration of treatment: The duration of use is limited to 5 days.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANIS MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium is likely to have side effects, although not everyone is subject to them: - skin rashes: in this case, stop the treatment, - possibility of temporary numbness of the tongue, - in the event of a false start (coughing during a meal with the impression of "swallowing the wrong way") it is advisable to interrupt the treatment and seek medical advice. - brown discolouration of the tongue; this is harmless and disappears when the treatment is stopped. - Staining of the teeth may also occur; this can be easily prevented by daily brushing. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition
The active ingredients are: Chlorhexidine digluconate solution 20 per cent Quantity corresponding to chlorhexidine digluconate ....................................................................... 3.00 mg Tetracaine hydrochloride ............................................................................................................... 0.20 mg For a 2.5 g tablet. The other components are: Plant flavour, acesulfame potassium, ammonium glycyrrhizate, isomalt.