TRACHSIL orange lozenges lidocaine hydrochloride / amylmetacresol / 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol This medicine contains amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol – both antiseptic (disinfecting) substances and lidocaine hydrochloride – a local analgesic substance for the throat.
What this medicine is used for Pain relief for the throat
Do not use if - You are allergic to any of the substances in this medicine. These substances can be found in section 6 of the package leaflet. - Children under 12 years of age must not use this medicine.
Take extra care if - You suffer from asthma - Your symptoms do not improve after two days or if you have a fever, headache or skin rash, feel nauseous or have to vomit
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Pregnancy: The use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended.
Breastfeeding It is not recommended to use this medicine during the period in which breastfeeding is given
Other information This medicine can be harmful to the teeth. • The analgesic substances in this medicine can cause you to choke while eating. Therefore, do not eat immediately after using this medicine. • This medicine can cause numbness in the tongue and can therefore increase the risk of biting the tongue. Therefore, be careful with eating and drinking hot foods. • Long-term use of this medicine (longer than 5 days) is not recommended, as it can change the natural microbiological balance in the throat. • Adhere to the indicated dosage: if you use this medicine in excessive quantities or for too long, it can have an effect on the heart or nervous system and you may suffer from attacks of unconsciousness with muscle twitching (convulsions). • Elderly people or people in a weakened condition are more sensitive to possible side effects and should contact their doctor before using this medicine. • This medicine must not be used if you have a larger acute wound in the mouth or throat. This medicine contains 1.016 grams of glucose per lozenge. This should be taken into account when treating patients with impaired absorption of glucose and galactose in the intestine (glucose-galactose malabsorption) and patients with diabetes mellitus. This medicine contains sucrose. Patients with rare hereditary conditions such as fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or insufficient functioning of the enzymes sucrase and isomaltase (sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency) should not use this medicine. This medicine contains 1.495 grams of sucrose per lozenge. This should be taken into account when treating patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption and patients with diabetes mellitus.
This medicine contains terpenes derived from levomenthol. Excessive amounts of terpenes have been linked to nervous system disorders such as attacks of unconsciousness with muscle twitching (convulsions) in children. The colourants Sunset Yellow and Ponceau 4R can cause allergic reactions.
Have you used too much of this medicine? In case of misuse or overdose, the following may occur: excessive sedation of the upper respiratory tract and the upper part of the digestive tract, insomnia, restlessness, excitement, respiratory depression. Shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, exercise intolerance (relatively minor exertion already leads to exhaustion), dizziness and loss of consciousness can also occur due to a condition called methaemoglobinaemia. Seek medical help immediately and indicate which medicine was used and how much was used. It is not recommended to use this medicine for more than 5 days, as it can disrupt the natural microbiological balance in the throat. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Active ingredients The active substances in this medicine are Lidocaine hydrochloride 2.00 mg Amylmetacresol 0.60 mg 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.20 mg
Dosage Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older: Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours. Use a maximum of 8 lozenges per 24 hours (maximum 4 lozenges for children). Do not let the lozenge dissolve in the cheek pouch. Use in children and adolescents This medicine must not be used by children under 12 years of age.
Instructions for use Always use this medicine exactly as described in this package leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Are you unsure about the correct use? Then contact your doctor or pharmacist. Read the package leaflet before use. Note the maximum daily dose.
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