THROATSIL contains two antiseptic medicines Amylmetacresol and 2,4 - Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol. These are used for the symptomatic relief of minor mouth and throat infections. These ingredients are both mild antiseptics which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.
1. What THROATSIL is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use THROATSIL
Do not use THROATSIL if:
- you are hypersensitive (allergic) to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, or any of the ingredients (listed in section 6).
- the patient is a child under 6 years old.
- you have an intolerance to certain sugars such as fructose, glucose-galactose and sucrose-isomaltose.
Warnings and Precautions
If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 2 days, consult a doctor or healthcare professional. This product contains sucrose and glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
Children
Children under 6 years old should not use THROATSIL.
Other medicines and THROATSIL
Always tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary or traditional medicines.) No clinically significant interactions are known.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare provider for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
It is not always possible to predict to what extent THROATSIL may interfere with the daily activities of a patient. Patients should ensure that they do not engage in the above activities until they are aware of the measure to which THROATSIL affects them.
THROATSIL contains glucose and sucrose If you have a rare hereditary problem of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency, you should not take THROATSIL.
3. How to use THROATSIL
Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person Always use THROATSIL exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse have told you. Check with you doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
How THROATSIL is given
Lozenge are to be dissolved in mouth, slowly.
How much THROATSIL is given
Remove one lozenge from the foil blister packaging. Place lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly. Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 – 3 hours. Do not exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period.
If you take more THROATSIL than you should:
You may experience stomach discomfort. Do not take any more of this product. In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.
If you forget to use THROATSIL
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.
4. Possible side effects
THROATSIL can have side effects. Not all side effects reported for THROATSIL are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while receiving this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice.
If any of the following happens, stop using THROATSIL and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:
- If you experience any hypersensitivity to this product i.e. difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions).
If any of these side effects gets serious please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:
Side - effects – frequency not known
- Itching, burning sensation or pain in the tongue
- Sore or uncomfortable feeling in the mouth area
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of THROATSIL.
5. How to store THROATSIL
Store all medicines out of reach of children. Store at or below 25 ° C. Store in the original package.