Name: DIFFLAM 3MG LOZENGES (MULTIFLAVOURS)
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.7 (1719 reviews)

DIFFLAM 3MG LOZENGES (MULTIFLAVOURS)

20 | ORANGE & HONEY, EUCALYPTUS, LEMON, MINT

£7.59 inc. VAT

Difflam 3mg Lozenges Lemon Flavour provide relief and work to reduce the effects of a sore throat. The active ingredient, benzydamine hydrochloride helps to reduce inflammation and pain in the throat. Pack contains 20 Lozenges.

Description

Difflam 3mg Lozenges Lemon Flavour are a treatment that works to reduce the effects of a sore throat. The lozenges work thanks to the active ingredient in them, benzydamine hydrochloride. Benzydamine is part of a group of drugs known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, which help to reduce inflammation and pain in the throat. Use these lozenges to treat mouth and throat irritation and inflammation.

Uses / Instructions

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and children over 6 years old:

one lozenge 3 times a day.

Do not take more than 3 lozenges per day.
Use in children Children from 6 to 11 years old: this medicinal product should be administered under an adult supervision.
Children under the age of 6 years old should not be given Difflam Lozenges.

Let one lozenge dissolve slowly in your mouth up to three times a day.

Do not swallow. Do not chew. Difflam should not be used for more than 7 days. If after using the lozenges your throat gets worse or does not feel better, speak to your pharmacist or doctor

Warnings

Do not take Difflam Lozenges:

If you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
If you suffer from a condition known as phenylketonuria.
If you are allergic to salicylic acid or to other anti-inflammatory painkillers called NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen). Warning and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicineIf you have a history of Asthma.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
If after using the lozenges the pain in your mouth or throat gets worse or does not improve within 3 days or you appear feverish or have other symptoms, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking other medicines and Difflam Lozenges Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Difflam Lozenges are not expected to affect other medicines, however if you are not sure, please ask your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines obtained without a prescription.
Difflam Lozenges with food, drink Food and drink have no influence.
Difflam lozenges should not be used during pregnancy.
Difflam l lozenges should not be used during breastfeeding.
Isomalt (which is a type of sugar): If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Side Effects

Like with many medicines, there is a chance of side effects. Potential side effects include skin sensitivity in sunlight, burning sensation in the mouth, swelling, difficulty breathing, as well as an allergic reaction

Ingredients

The active substance is benzydamine

• Each lozenge contains 3 mg of benzydamine hydrochloride (equivalent to 2.68 mg benzydamine).

• The other ingredients are isomalt (E 953), aspartame (E951), levomenthol, citric acid
monohydrate, lemon flavour, mint flavour, quinoline yellow (E104), indigotin dye (E132)