Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint 24 Sugar-Free Lozenges

Why choose Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint Sugar-Free?

In cases of viral infection or mild oropharyngeal irritation, sore throats can interfere with eating and daily life. Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint Sugar-Free offers a complete, sugar-free formula with a targeted triple action:

1. Immediate local anesthetic effect: Lidocaine hydrochloride numbs the painful area to soothe the tingling sensation and relieve pain when swallowing.
2. Dual antiseptic action: The combination ofamylmetacresol and2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol destroys local infectious agents in the oral cavity.
3. Sugar-free formula with an icy mint flavor: Sweetened with maltitol and isomalt, this sugar-free sore throat medication provides an intense cooling sensation while promoting dental health.

Therapeutic Indications

This over-the-counter sore throat medication is recommended foradults andchildren 6 years of age and older to treat:

• Mild sore throats without fever.
• Canker sores and minor lesions of the oral mucosa.

Dosage and Directions for Use: Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint 24 Sugar-Free Lozenges

Suck on the lozenge slowly without chewing it, and be sure to take it away from meals to minimize the risk of choking associated with lidocaine.

• Adults: 1 lozenge; repeat as needed after 2 hours, not to exceed 8 lozenges per day.
• Children ages 6 to 15: 1 lozenge, to be repeated if needed after 2 hours, not to exceed 4 lozenges per day.
• Duration of treatment: Do not exceed 5 days of treatment without consulting a doctor.

Composition and Active Ingredients

Each lozenge contains:

• Lidocaine hydrochloride: 2.00 mg
• 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol: 1.20 mg
• Amylmetacresol: 0.60 mg
• Excipients with known effects: Isomalt (E953), Maltitol (E965).

Precautions and Contraindications

• Contraindications: Never use in cases of known allergy to local anesthetics or to any of the excipients. Contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
• Special Warnings: Due to the anesthetic effect on the throat, avoid eating or drinking immediately after taking this medication to prevent choking.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Not recommended during pregnancy as a precaution. Use during breastfeeding is possible with medical or pharmaceutical advice.
• Warning: If you develop a fever, have purulent sputum, or see no improvement after 5 days, consult your doctor or pharmacist online.

Are Humex Icy Mint lozenges suitable for people with diabetes?

Yes, this formula is sugar-free (sweetened with maltitol and isomalt), making it suitable for people who are mindful of their sugar intake or who have diabetes.

At what age can you start taking Humex Sugar-Free Lidocaine Icy Mint Sore Throat Lozenges?

This medication is strictly for adults and children over 6 years of age.

Why should this medication be taken between meals?

Lidocaine temporarily numbs the tongue and throat, which can interfere with swallowing and cause choking while eating or drinking.