MERCK Angispray Sore Throat Mouthwash for Adults 40 mlis indicated for mild sore throats without fever, canker sores, and minor mouth sores in adults and children over 15 years of age.
Please note: This product is an over-the-counter medication. For your safety, be sure to read the package insert.
Depending on the cause of the sore throat, symptoms may vary. In the case of viral sore throats, they can also differ from person to person, with or without a moderate fever and gastrointestinal or muscular symptoms (body aches).
Symptoms in the throat may include a tingling sensation, a burning sensation, difficulty swallowing, redness of the throat, and/or hoarseness.
In addition to what are known as “red” sore throats (often viral) and “white” sore throats (often bacterial, caused by Group A streptococcus), there are other, much rarer forms of sore throat involving ulcerations, pseudomembranes, or false membranes at the back of the throat, which may be viral or bacterial in origin and require additional laboratory tests prescribed by a doctor.
Angispray Sore Throat Mouthwash for Adults 40 mlis indicated for mild sore throats without fever, canker sores, and minor mouth ulcers in adults and children over 15 years of age.
Oral spray. FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE ONLY.
1 spray 4 to 6 times a day.
It is essential not to use ANGISPRAY before meals or before drinking.
Treatment should not exceed 5 days without medical advice.
To soothe a sore throat, it is also recommended to:
In addition, you must absolutely avoid drinking alcohol;avoid smokingor staying in smoky rooms; avoid air conditioners that blow cold air and dry out the mucous membranes.
CAUTION: Thequantity should not exceed one month’s treatment at the usual dosage or the maximum amount necessary for acute episodes. We recommend consulting a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days.
Angispray Sore Throat Mouthwash is available as a mouthwash. 90-ml pressurized bottle (filled to 40 ml).
If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash
Lidocaine Hydrochloride - Chlorhexidine Digluconate
You should always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Talk to your pharmacist for any advice or information.
· If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you feel no improvement or feel worse after 5 days.
What does this booklet contain ?
1. What is ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash and in what cases is it used?
2. What you need to know before taking ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash?
3. How to take ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE THROAT ANGI-SPRAY, mouthwash?
6. Contents of the package and other information.
1. WHAT ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group - ATC code: LOCAL ANTISEPTIC / LOCAL ANESTHETIC
(R: respiratory system)
This medicine contains a local antiseptic to fight the infection and a local anesthetic to relieve the pain.
It is recommended in case of sore throat and without intense fever, canker sores and small sores of the mouth.
You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash?
Do not take ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash:
· if you are allergic to local anesthetics or to chlorhexidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, listed in section 6.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash .
Special warnings
Anesthesia caused by this drug in the throat can promote false roads (coughing during a meal with printing "swallow sideways") during swallowing food. It is therefore imperative:
· - to use this medication only on medical advice in children under 12 years old,
· - Do not use this medication before meals or before taking a drink.
Prolonged use (more than 5 days) of this drug is undesirable as it can alter the natural microbial balance of the mouth, throat.
Respect the indicated dosage: taken in large quantities or repeatedly, this drug passing into the bloodstream, is likely to resonate on the nervous system with possibility of convulsions and on the heart.
The attention of athletes will be drawn to the fact that this specialty contains an active ingredient that can induce a positive reaction tests conducted during doping controls.
Precautions for use
This specialty must not be brought into contact with the eyes, introduced into the nose or into the ears.
· Sore throat:
In case of fever, purulent sputum (sputum), difficulty swallowing food, as if worsening or lack of improvement after 5 days, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
· Canker sores, small sores of the mouth:
In case of extensive lesions, extensions of the lesions, appearance of fever: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Children and adolescents
Do not use in children under 6 years.
Use this medicine in children under 12 years of age only on medical advice.
Other medicines and ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash
Do not use multiple medicines containing antiseptic at the same time.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash with food and drink
Do not use this medication before meals or before drinking to avoid false routes.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash contains
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO TAKE ANGI-SPRAY SLEEP THROAT CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash?
Dosage
It is imperative that you do not use this medication before meals or before taking a drink.
The catches must be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
The treatment should not exceed 5 days without medical advice.
Adult :
1 spray 4 to 5 times a day.
Use in children and adolescents
Child from 12 to 15 years old:
1 spray 2 to 3 times a day.
Child from 6 to 12 years old:
Comply with the medical advice.
If you take more ANGI-SPRAY CRLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE THROAT, mouthwash you should not have
Not applicable.
If you forget to take ANGI-SPRAY SLEEP CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.
If you stop taking ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
· rash: in this case, stop the treatment,
· possibility of temporary numbness of the tongue,
· in the event of a miscarriage (coughing during a meal with the impression of "swallowing crookedly") it is advisable to stop the treatment and seek the advice of a doctor.
· a brown color can appear on the tongue, it is safe and disappears when the treatment is stopped. A staining of the teeth can also occur, it can be easily prevented by a daily brushing.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information about the safety of the medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle.
Do not use this medicine if you notice any visible signs of deterioration.
This container is under pressure:
· - do not expose to a heat higher than 50 ° C, nor to the sun,
· - do not pierce,
· - do not throw in the same empty fire.
Do not dispose of any medication in the sewage system or in the household garbage. Ask your pharmacist to eliminate medications that you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF PACKAGING AND OTHER INFORMATION
What ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE contains, mouthwash
· The active substances are:
Lidocaine Hydrochloride ............................................... ............................................... 0.250 g
Chlorhexidine digluconate ............................................... ........................................... 0,100 g
For 100 g of solution.
· The other ingredients are: Glycerol, Acesulfame Potassium, Mint Aroma *, Purified Water.
Propellant: nitrogen (pressure: 7 bar).
* Composition of the mint flavor: L-menthol, trans-menthone, menthol, menthyl acetate, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, (R) -p-mentha-1,8- diene, (S) -p-mentha-1,8-diene, lp-mentha-1 (6), 8-dien-2-one, pin-2 (10) -ene, pin-2 (3) -ene p-mentha-1,3-diene.
What ANGI-SPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE, mouthwash and contents of the pack
Marketing Authorization Holder
37, SAINT-ROMAIN STREET
69008 LYON
Operator of the marketing authorization
MERCK FAMILY MEDICATION
18 C, BOULEVARD WINSTON CHURCHILL
21000 DIJON
93 ROUTE OF CURRENCY
37210 VOUVRAY
Names of the drug in the member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date this leaflet was revised is:
[to be completed later by the holder]
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Antiseptic and analgesic mouthwash
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
ANGISPRAY MAL DE GORGE CHLORHEXIDINE / LIDOCAINE: mouthwash (mint flavoring); 40 ml bottle.
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Merck Family Medication Laboratory
| p 100 ml | |
| Lidocaine hydrochloride | 250 mg |
| Chlorhexidine gluconate | 100 mg |
| Mint, gasoline | + |
Usual dosage: