Information specific to: Ascorbic acid/Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzyl alcohol.
About Ascorbic acid/Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and how it works
This medicine helps relieve the discomfort of a sore throat. It contains vitamin C and the antiseptics amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol which kill the germs that cause these infections. This medicine also helps to lubricate and soothe a sore and painful throat.
This medicine is available as lozenges which slowly dissolve in the mouth when sucked. One lozenge may be sucked every 2-3 hours but do not suck more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse during treatment with this medicine.
Before using Ascorbic acid/Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
This medicine may not be suitable for everyone and some people must never have it. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to make sure that the medicine is suitable before having it.
Always get advice from a healthcare professional before having this medicine if this medicine is for someone who:
- is allergic or sensitive to or has had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- is a child under six years of age
Medicines interactions
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. This medicine is unlikely to have any important interactions. But speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you get any unusual symptoms while having this medicine with other medicines.
Possible side effects of Ascorbic acid/Amylmetacresol/Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Most medicines can cause some side-effects but not everyone having the same medicine will get the same side-effects.
The following side-effects have been associated with people having this medicine:
- hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
This medicine is not known to cause any problems during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Other important information
Make sure that you read the leaflet that comes with your medicine to check what dose you should take and if there is anything that you need to do if you take more than the recommended dose. If you are in any doubt about whether this medicine is suitable for you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
