Propalgar 3 Mg 24 Lozenges To Suck
Propalgar contains the active substance benzydamine hydrochloride. Propalgar is used for the treatment of acute sore throat in adults and children over 6 years of age.
Propalgar contains the active substance benzydamine hydrochloride. Propalgar is used for the treatment of acute sore throat in adults and children over 6 years of age.
Propalgar (3 Mg 24 Lozenges To Suck)
benzydamine hydrochloride
ACTION AND MECHANISM
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory. Benzoimidazole derivative. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins.
INDICATIONS
- Local symptomatic relief of [PHARYNGITIS] or [STOMATITIS] that present with pain and without fever.
POSOLOGY
Oral-oropharyngeal route
"PILLS TO SUCK"
- Adults and children over 6 years: One tablet, 3 times a day. Treatment should not exceed 7 days.
- Children from 6 to 11 years old: the administration of the product must be carried out under the supervision of an adult.
RULES FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION
- Tablets to suck: dissolve slowly in the mouth. Do not swallow or chew.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the active principle or to any of the excipients of the medicine.
PRECAUTIONS
- Hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and/or NSAIDs.
- [BRONCHIAL SPASM]. Do not apply in case of a history of bronchospastic reactions (especially in patients with [ASTHMA]), [ANGIOEDEMA] or [ANAPHYLAXIS] secondary to the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO EXCIPIENTS
- This medicine contains cochineal red as an excipient. May cause allergic-type reactions including [ASTHMA], especially in patients with [ALLERGY TO SALICYLATES].
- This medicine contains isomalt. Patients with hereditary [FRUCTOSE INTOLERANCE] should not take this medicine.
- This medicine contains aspartame as an excipient. Aspartame contains a source of phenylalanine that may be harmful in the case of [PHENYLKETONURIA] (Phenylketonuria), a rare genetic disease in which phenylalanine accumulates because the body is unable to eliminate it properly. 10 mg of aspartame equivalent to 5.61 mg of phenylalanine.
ADVICE TO THE PATIENT
- Do not use for more than 7 days without interruption.
- Prolonged use can lead to sensitization phenomena, as well as irritation and dryness of the oral mucosa.
- Do not use this medicine if you are hypersensitive to salicylic acid and/or NSAIDs.
- Consult your doctor or dentist if the symptoms do not disappear in 3 days or ulcerations appear around the mouth. Oropharyngeal ulcerations may be a sign of serious pathologies.
CHILDREN
"PILLS TO SUCK"
Due to the type of pharmaceutical form, the administration of this medication should be restricted to children over 6 years of age.
EFFECTS ON DRIVING
No significant effects on the ability to drive or use machines
ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Occasionally, excessive [LOCAL ANESTHESIA], stinging sensation, [DRY MOUTH], [SKIN IRRITATION] and local irritation at the application site.
- Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: very rare [LARYNGEAL SPASM] and [ANGIOEDEMA] of allergic origin
- Gastrointestinal disorders: rare burning sensation in the mouth, [DRY MOUTH]; unknown frequency [HYPOESTHESIS] buccal.
ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATING TO EXCIPIENTS
- This medicine contains isomalt. Daily doses greater than 10 g can produce a certain mild laxative effect and lead to [DIARRHEA].
- Because it contains cochineal red A (E-124) it can cause [HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS].