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Details About Generic Salt :: Benzydamine
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
| 2C. MOUTH/EAR PREPARATIONS in 2. EAR, NOSE & THROAT (ENT) |
| BENZYDAMINE |
| NSAID | ANALGESIC & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, LOCAL ANESTHETIC |
| also comes under 12E. Analgesics & Anti-inflammatory Drugs in 12. Musculoskeletal Disorders & Pain, |
| PK: E: Urine |
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Indications & Dose: PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH PHARYNGITIS Acute Symptomatic therapy PO Adult Gargle with 15mL of undiluted solution q1.5-3h until symptoms resolve. Solution should not be swallowed | PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH RADIATION INDUCED OROPHARYNGEAL MUCOSITIS PO Adult 15mL of undiluted solution as a gargle/rinse TID/QID 30sec, followed by expulsion from mouth | PAINFUL MUSCULOSKELETAL & SOFT-TISSUE DISORDERS TP Adult Apply to skin in concentration of 3-5% or as 6% cream/spray |
| Contra: Hypersensitivity
Precautions: Renal impairment ADR: Others: Photosensitivity, erythema/rash, numbness/stinging sensations, urticaria, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia, cough, pharyngeal irritation |
