What it is used for
- Easing the pain of a mild sore throat or sore mouth
- Helping to disinfect the mouth in mild gum inflammation and mouth ulcers
How it is used
- The mouthwash is used to rinse or gargle and then spat out; do not swallow it
- Lozenges are left to dissolve slowly in the mouth and not chewed; follow the leaflet and ask your pharmacist
Possible side effects
- Temporary numbness of the mouth and throat from the lidocaine
- Mild irritation or a change in taste
- Rarely, allergy
Who should not use it
- Do not use it if you are allergic to this medicine or any ingredient in the product
- It is not used in young children unless a doctor advises it
Before and while using it
- Do not eat or have hot drinks until the numbness wears off, to avoid biting your tongue, burns or choking
- See a doctor if a sore throat lasts more than a few days or comes with high fever or difficulty swallowing or breathing
Medicine interactions
- Do not use it at the same time as other mouthwashes or mouth antiseptics unless your pharmacist advises it
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it in pregnancy or breastfeeding
How to store it
- Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture, out of the sight and reach of children.
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.