PATIENT
INFORMATION LEAFLET
Difflam™
Metered Dose Spray (Benzydamine Hydrochloride)
The
information in this leaflet provides information about
Difflam
Spray. Please read the leaflet carefully
BEFORE you start to use this
medicine. If you have any further questions about
Difflam
Spray, or are not sure about anything, ask your
pharmacist for help.
What is
in the spray?
This spray
bottle holds 30ml of medicine called
Difflam Spray, a
clear liquid containing an ingredient called benzydamine
hydrochloride. Each puff from the spray (175 microlitres)
contains 262.5 micrograms of benzydamine hydrochloride.
The liquid also contains the following ingredients:
ethanol, glycerol, saccharin, sodium hydrogen carbonate,
methyl parahydroxybenzoate, mouthwash flavour 52 503/T
Firmenich, polysorbate 20, purified water. Each puff
contains 15 microlitres of alcohol (ethanol).
What is
Difflam Spray for?
Benzydamine,
the active ingredient in
Difflam Spray, acts
locally to stop pain and inflammation.
Difflam
Spray can be sprayed directly into the mouth or throat
to relieve pain, soreness and swelling. It can be used
to treat many painful conditions of the mouth or throat,
including mouth ulcers, teething, sore throat, sore
tongue or gums and discomfort associated with dentures
or dental work.
Points
to check before using Difflam
Spray
- As
with all medicines, tell your pharmacist or doctor
if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to
become pregnant.
- Tell
your pharmacist if you are taking any other
medicines.
- Do
not use this spray in or near your eyes; if this
happens accidentally, wash your eyes immediately
with cold water.
- Do
not use
Difflam Spray if you are allergic to
any of the ingredients.
How to
use Difflam Spray
A puff of
Difflam
Spray should be sprayed onto the sore area according to
the following instructions:
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Adults: use 4 to 8 puffs every 1½ to 3 hours.
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Children aged 6-12 years: use 4 puffs every 1½ to 3
hours.
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Children under 6 years of age (treatment is based on
weight): 1 puff for each 4 kilograms of body weight,
up to a maximum of 4 puffs at any one time. This
dose should be used every 1½ to 3 hours. If you are
not sure how many puffs to use or when to use them,
you should ask your pharmacist for help.
If the
condition gets worse, or does not get better, talk to
your pharmacist or doctor.
Instructions for use
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1. Use the spray bottle in an upright
position. |
2. Lift the spray-tube at right angles (90
degrees). Do not raise the spray-tube more
than shown in the diagram. |
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3. The first time you use the spray, point
the nozzle away from your face and press the
green plunger down firmly, several times,
until a fine spray appears out of the end of
the spray-tube. It is now ready for use.
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4. Aim the spray-tube at the sore part of
your mouth or throat and press down on the
green plunger again. One press releases one
puff. |
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5. After applying the correct number of
puffs (see overleaf), wipe the end of the
spray-tube with a tissue. This helps prevent
blockage. |
6. Push the spray-tube back down as shown.
This stops any more puffs being released.
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7. Do not try to push anything into the end
of the spray-tube. If a blockage occurs,
return the spray to your pharmacist.
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What
to do in case of an accidental overdose
If you
use too many puffs of
Difflam Spray by
mistake, you should contact your pharmacist, doctor
or nearest hospital casualty department immediately.
What
might happen when using
Difflam Spray?
Like
most other medicines, this spray may cause some
side-effects.
After
using the spray your mouth may feel numb; this is
nothing to worry about and will soon disappear.
Occasionally, some people feel a stinging sensation
when they first start using the spray; this usually
disappears with continued use. If the stinging does
not go away, you should stop using the spray and
talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If you
notice any other side-effects, or if any
side-effects continue for more than a few days, you
should tell your pharmacist or doctor.
As with
all medicines some people may be allergic to
Difflam.
Usually, if you are allergic, a reaction will occur
soon after using the product. An allergic reaction
can occur as a rash, small red spots on the skin,
itching, or the skin may also become more sensitive
to sunlight. In rare cases, difficulty in breathing
and swelling of the throat may occur, which may need
emergency treatment.
If you
experience any of these symptoms, stop the treatment
and seek medical advice immediately.
How to
keep Difflam Spray
Keep the
spray in a safe place where children cannot reach it.
Store this spray in an upright position whenever
possible. Do not store above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or
freeze. Do not use
Difflam Spray after
the expiry date printed on the bottle.
REMEMBER......
Difflam
Spray should only be used as recommended in this
leaflet. If you have any questions about the medicine or
its use you should speak to your pharmacist.
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