1. WHAT IS DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium AND WHERE IS IT USED?
Pharmacotherapeutic class
Pharmacotherapeutic class: LOCAL ANTISEPTIC/ANESTHESIC (R02A: throat preparation)
Therapeutic indications
This medicine is recommended in cases of mild sore throat without fever, mouth ulcers and small sores of the mouth.
2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING DRILL SUGAR-FREE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium?
List of information needed before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Contraindications
Do not take DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium:
inchildren under 6 years of age.
Ifyou are allergic to local anaesthetics and chlorhexidine or to other components of the lozenge.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Take care with DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium:
The anaesthesia caused by this medicine in the throat may favour false routes (coughing during a meal with the impression of "swallowing wrong") when swallowing food.
It is therefore imperative:
Usethis medicine only with caution in children under 12 years of age
Donot use this medicine before meals or drinks.
Prolonged use (more than 5 days) of this medicine is not desirable because it can alter the natural microbial balance of the mouth and throat.
Sore throat: in case of fever, purulent sputum (sputum), discomfort when swallowing food, as well as in case of aggravation or lack of improvement after 5 days: CONSULT YOUR MEDE CIN.
Mouth ulcers, small mouth sores: in case of extensive lesions, extension of lesions, appearance of fever: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
Respect the indicated dosage: if taken in large quantities or repeatedly, this medicine, by passing into the bloodstream, is likely to have an effect on the nervous system with the possibility of convulsions and on the heart.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Interactions with other medicines
Taking or using other medicines
Do not use more than one medicine containing an antiseptic at the same time.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Interactions with food and drink
Food and Beverage
Lozenges should not be taken before meals or drinks.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Sportsmen
Sportsmen
The attention of sportsmen and women should be drawn to the fact that this speciality contains an active ingredient (tetracaine) which may induce a positive reaction in tests carried out during anti-doping controls.
Effects on the ability to drive vehicles or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO TAKE DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANIS MENTHE, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium?
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route(s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
Dosage
For adults and children over 6 years of age only.
Adults:
1 lozenge to be sucked 4 times per 24 hours
Children from 6 to 15 years:
1 lozenge to be sucked 2 to 3 times per 24 hours
Route of administration:
Oral route.
Frequency of administration
The doses should be taken at least 2 hours apart.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to 5 days
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
Not applicable.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of side effects
Like all medicines, DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them:
-skin rashes: in this case, stop treatment,
Possibility oftemporary numbness of the tongue,
Inthe event of a false route (coughing during a meal with the impression of "swallowing the wrong way"), it is advisable to interrupt the treatment and seek medical advice.
Abrown discoloration of the tongue; this is harmless and disappears when the treatment is stopped.
Stainingof the teeth may also occur; this can be easily prevented by daily brushing.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO USE DRILL SUGAR-FREE MINT, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Expiry date
Do not use DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANIS MENTHE, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium after the expiry date stated on the box. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Storage conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the household garbage. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help to protect the environment.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full list of active ingredients and excipients
What does DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANISE MINT lozenge, sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium, contain?
The active ingredients are:
Chlorhexidine digluconate solution 20 per cent
Amount corresponding to chlorhexidine digluconate ....................................................................... 3.00 mg
Tetracaine hydrochloride ............................................................................................................... 0.20 mg
For a 2.5 g lozenge.
The other components are:
Plant flavour, acesulfame potassium, ammonium glycyrrhizate, isomalt.
Pharmaceutical form and contents
What is DRILL SUGAR-FREE ANIS MENTHE, lozenge sweetened with isomalt and acesulfame potassium and what does it contain?
This medicine comes in the form of a round, white lozenge. Box of 12 or 24.
Not all presentations may be marketed.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
Holder
Pierre FABRE MEDICAMENT
45, place Abel Gance
92654 Boulogne Cedex
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