Tantum Verde (benzydamine) lollipops 3 mg. №20

Description

Tantum Verde (benzydamine) lollipops 3 mg. №20

Composition

active substance: benzydamine hydrochloride;

1 lollipop contains benzydamine hydrochloride 3 mg (equivalent to 2.68 mg of benzydamine);

Excipients: isomalt (E 953); aspartame (E 951); levomenthol; citric acid, monohydrate; lemon flavor; peppermint flavoring; quinoline yellow (E 104); indigotine (E 132).

Dosage form

Lollipops.

Main physical and chemical properties: during the shelf life: green square lollipops with a recess in the middle, with a characteristic mint-lemon taste; lollipops should not stick to waxed paper.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Agents affecting the respiratory system. Means used in diseases of the throat. Other drugs used in diseases of the throat. Benzidamine.
ATC code R02A X03.

Pharmacological properties

Benzidamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and anti-exudative properties.

In clinical trials, benzydamine has been shown to be effective in relieving the symptoms that accompany localized irritant pathological processes in the mouth and pharynx. In addition, benzydamine has anti-inflammatory and local analgesic effects on the oral mucosa.

Indications

Tantum Verde lollipops is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of pain in inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, ENT organs of various origins:

• with gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammatory processes in the oral cavity), including after chemotherapy, radiation therapy;
• with pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx), laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx), tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils);
• with candidiasis (fungus) of the oral mucosa;
• with calculous (with the formation of stones) inflammation of the salivary glands;
• after injuries, surgical interventions (fracture of the jaw, tonsillectomy);
• after dental treatment, tooth extraction;
• in periodontitis.

Contraindications

Do not use Tantum Verde lollipops:

• at an allergy to benzydamine, intolerance of auxiliary components;
• at the age of up to three years.

It is used with caution in case of allergic sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchial asthma (including in the past).

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended.

Method of application and dose

Tantum Verde lollipops should be slowly absorbed in the mouth.

Adults and children over 6 years: one lollipop 3 times a day.

Lollipops should not be swallowed. Do not chew lollipops.

The course of treatment should not exceed 7 days.

Children. This dosage form is used for children over 6 years of age.

Children aged 6-11 years use this drug under adult supervision.

Overdose

Accidental ingestion of the drug may include the following symptoms: abdominal cramps, vomiting, anxiety, hallucinations, fear, convulsions, fever, ataxia (incoordination), palpitations, respiratory depression.
Treatment of overdose: clean the stomach by inducing vomiting or lavage using a gastric tube (under medical supervision), using enterosorbents (eg activated charcoal), and provide medical supervision, symptomatic and supportive therapy, and necessary hydration.

Side effects:

• Local reactions: dry mouth, burning in the mouth, numbness in the mouth.
• Allergic reactions: photosensitization (sensitivity to the sun), skin rash, angioneurotic edema, itchy skin, laryngospasm, anaphylactic reactions, up to the development of shock.