Humex Sore Throat Icy Mint 24 Sugar-Free Lozenges

When should you use Humex Icy Mint for a sore throat?

Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint is a medication that comes in the form of sugar-free lozenges with an icy mint flavor. Each lozenge combines a local anesthetic, lidocaine hydrochloride (2 mg), with two local antiseptics: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol (1.2 mg) and amylmetacresol (0.6 mg). The same combination is also available in sugar-free lozenges with a honey-lemon flavor.

This medication is indicated for mild sore throats without fever,canker sores, or small mouth sores, like other over-the-counter sore throat medications. Its local anesthetic acts in the throat.

Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint is intended for adults and children over 12 years of age. It is a short-term treatment for temporary sore throats. It is not intended for long-term use.

How should you take this lozenge?

Dosage

Oral use. Adults and children over 15 years of age: Let 1 lozenge dissolve slowly in the mouth without chewing; repeat if necessary after 2 hours, not to exceed 8 lozenges per day. Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 lozenge; repeat if necessary after 2 hours, not to exceed 4 lozenges per day. Take the lozenges between meals. Use is limited to 5 days.

Precautions

• Never take Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint if you are allergic to the active ingredients, local anesthetics, or any of the other ingredients; if the patient is under 6 years of age; or if there is a history of or suspected methemoglobinemia. This medication is not recommended if you have asthma or a history of asthma or bronchospasm.
• The numbing effect of this medication in the throat may increase the risk of choking: do not use it before meals or before drinking.
• Prolonged use—beyond 5 days—is not recommended: it may disrupt the normal microbial balance in the mouth. If taken in large quantities or repeatedly, this medication may affect the entire body and could potentially cause seizures: follow the recommended dosages.
• If you have a fever, purulent sputum, or if symptoms persist for more than 3 days without improvement, consult your doctor.
• Other medications contain the same active ingredients: do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: This medication is not recommended during pregnancy or for women of childbearing age who are not using contraception. Lidocaine passes into breast milk; do not use this medication while breastfeeding.
• This medication contains maltitol (E965) and isomalt (E953): it is not recommended for people with hereditary fructose intolerance and may have a mild laxative effect. It also contains an active ingredient that may cause a positive result in anti-doping tests.
• Temporary numbness of the tongue may occur. If you experience a skin rash or nausea, stop taking this medication and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication does not require any special storage precautions. Do not use it after the expiration date. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Precautions, contraindications, interactions, and side effects are detailed in the medication guide; read it carefully before use.

What are the ingredients in Humex Sore Throat Icy Mint?

Active Ingredients

Active ingredient	Amount per lozenge
Lidocaine hydrochloride	2.00 mg
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol	1.20 mg
Amylmetacresol	0.60 mg

Excipients with known effects

Maltitol (E965), Isomalt (E953).

Other excipients

Peppermint essential oil, Star anise essential oil, Levomenthol, Indigotine (E132), Quinoline Yellow (E104), Sodium saccharin, Tartaric acid.

Form

Lozenges. Box of 24 lozenges in blister packs.

Our Expert Advice on Humex Icy Mint Throat Lozenges

The advice we give most often regarding these lozenges concerns timing. Since the throat remains numb for a while, you should avoid sucking on a lozenge right before eating a meal or drinking coffee. In practice, the simplest approach is to take them between meals. It’s also better to drink before taking the lozenge rather than after.

Second point: the scope of use. Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint is intended for mild sore throats without a fever. A very painful sore throat that prevents you from swallowing, or a sore throat that keeps coming back, is no longer a matter for self-medication: numbing the pain says nothing about its cause. At the maximum dosage, one box lasts three days; if you find yourself needing to start a second box, that’s the right time to check in with your pharmacist or doctor.

FAQ

Can I take Humex Lidocaine Icy Mint Throat Lozenges if I’m watching my sugar intake?

Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint does not contain sucrose. The lozenge is sweetened with sodium saccharin as well as two polyols: maltitol and isomalt. A person with diabetes can ask their pharmacist how to incorporate these lozenges into their diet, especially if they take several throughout the day.

Can I give Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint to my 10-year-old child?

Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint is intended for adults and children over 12 years of age. Its use is not recommended for children between the ages of 6 and 12, due to a lack of sufficient data for this age group. For a child with a sore throat, a pharmacist or doctor will recommend a treatment appropriate for the child’s age and symptoms.

Can I alternate Humex Sore Throat Lidocaine Icy Mint with another throat lozenge or throat spray?

Several throat lozenges and mouthwashes also contain lidocaine or the same local antiseptics, including the honey-lemon version from the Humex line. Switching flavors or brands does not reset the dosage limit. Before combining two products, check the list of active ingredients or consult your pharmacist to avoid overlapping effects.

Orbuccal preparation for antiseptic purposes

biclotymol

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

HUMEX MAL OF GORGE ORANGE: pellet to suck (orange aroma); box of 24.
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HUMEX MALLE OF GORGE HONEY LEMON: pellet to suck (aroma honey lemon); box of 24.
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HUMEX MALLE OF THROAT WITHOUT SUGAR: lozenge to suck (aroma mint); box of 24.
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HUMEX MAL DE GORGE RED FRUITS WITHOUT SUGAR: pellet to suck (aroma red fruits); box of 24.
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Laboratory

COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	p past orange	p past honey lemon	p past without sugar
biclotymol	20 mg	20 mg	20 mg
Sucrose	1.3 g	1.3 g
Yellow orange S	+

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medicine contains a local antiseptic . It also has an analgesic effect and slightly anti-inflammatory .
It is used in cases of mild sore throats, aphthae and small wounds of the mouth.

CONTRAINDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication should not be used in children younger than 6 years of age.

WARNING ^(Contents)

In case of fever, swallowing gene or persisting symptoms after 5 days, consult your doctor. It can tell the difference between a pharyngitis and an angina. In case of bacterial angina, antibiotic treatment is necessary to avoid further complications, cardiac or renal.
Prolonged use of local antiseptic treatments ( gargle , mouthwash , lozenge) is undesirable; it can alter the natural microbial balance of the throat.
The ORANGE and MIEL-CITRON pellets contain a considerable amount of sugar (sucrose).

DRUG INTERACTIONS ^(summary)

It is generally unnecessary to combine different antiseptics . These can be contained in many products available in self-medication: tablet, mouthwash and nasal solution; Consult your pharmacist.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

The timely use of this medication during pregnancy or lactation does not seem to pose any particular problem.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

The pellets should be sucked slowly, without being chewed, by distributing the catch during the day.

Usual dosage:

• Adult: 4 to 6 tablets per day.
  
• Children from 6 to 15 years: 1 to 3 tablets per day.
  

TIPS ^(summary)

In the case of recurrent aphthae (more than 4 relapses per year), it is preferable to take a medical opinion.
This medicinal product may be freely available in certain pharmacies; nevertheless, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.

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GLOSSARY ^(summary)

analgesic
Medication that works against pain. Analgesics act either directly on the centers of pain in the brain or by blocking the transmission of pain to the brain.
Synonym: analgesic.


antibiotic
A substance capable of blocking the multiplication of certain bacteria or killing them. The spectrum of an antibiotic is the set of bacteria on which this product is usually active. Unlike bacteria, viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics. The first antibiotics were extracted from mushroom cultures: penicillium (penicillin), streptomyces (streptomycin). They are currently manufactured by chemical synthesis. Antibiotics are divided into families: penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines (cyclines), sulphonamides, aminoglycosides, lincosanides, phenicolates, polymyxins, quinolones, imidazoles, etc.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistance: use antibiotics only on medical prescription, adhere to its dosage and duration, do not give or advise another person an antibiotic prescribed for you .


anti-inflammatory
Medicine that fights against inflammation. It can be either derived from cortisone (steroidal anti-inflammatory), or not derived from cortisone (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory or NSAID).


antiseptic
A substance that locally destroys bacteria, reducing their numbers and preventing their proliferation. Some antiseptics are also active on microscopic fungi and viruses.


mouth ulcers
Very painful lesion of the mouth, having the appearance of a yellowish or gray spot, slightly hollowed out. Healing is usually spontaneous after a few days.
Stress, fatigue and certain foods (walnuts, hazelnuts, gruyere, citrus fruits ...) can cause a surge of canker sores. In very rare cases, canker sores may be due to disease or drug therapy.


mouthwash
Medication that acts by contact on the throat and internal walls of the mouth. It is administered by spraying or brushing.


gargle
A method of local treatment which aims to leave in contact with the throat a drug pure or diluted in cold or lukewarm water. The head is tilted backwards, a continuous exhalation preventing the liquid from descending into the lungs. The solution used must not be swallowed.


pharyngitis
Inflammation or infection of the pharynx.


sugar
General term for various substances of which the most widely used is sucrose. Other sugars can be contained in drugs: glucose, fructose, lactose, etc. Glucose is the sugar used by the body; it is the only one to circulate in considerable quantity in the blood.
Sweeteners (false sugar) are allowed in diabetics or people on a diet, and are very low in calories.