What it is used for
- Sore, inflamed throat
- Mouth ulcers, sore gums and pain after dental treatment
- Mouth soreness from radiotherapy, on a doctor's advice
- Muscle and joint pain and sprains (cream or gel)
How it is used
- Mouthwash is rinsed or gargled and then spat out, not swallowed; follow the leaflet and ask your pharmacist
- The spray is sprayed onto the sore area of the mouth or throat
- Lozenges are left to dissolve slowly in the mouth without chewing or swallowing
- The cream or gel is rubbed gently onto the painful area of unbroken skin; wash your hands afterwards
Possible side effects
- Numbness, stinging or burning in the mouth
- Dry mouth or a change in taste
- Skin redness or itching with the cream
- Rarely, an allergic reaction or chest tightness
Who should not use it
- Allergy to benzydamine or any ingredient in the product
- Do not use the lozenges or spray in young children except as the leaflet says or a doctor advises
Before and while using it
- See a doctor if a sore throat is severe, comes with a high fever or does not get better
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have asthma, as it can rarely cause breathing difficulty
- Do not put the cream on wounds or near the eyes, and avoid strong sunlight on the treated area
- Do not use more than the leaflet says
Medicine interactions
- No important interactions are known with local use; tell your pharmacist about your other medicines
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant 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.