Benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash is a locally acting analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment for the relief of painful inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat. Here are some details about the product:
Active Ingredient:
- Benzydamine hydrochloride 0.15% w/v
Excipients:
- Ethanol (96%) 8.1% w/v
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 0.1% w/v
- Propylene glycol
Positive aspects:
- Benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash is an effective treatment for painful inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat.
- The systemic absorption of mouthwash-gargle doses of benzydamine is relatively low compared to oral doses, which greatly diminishes the potential for any systemic drug side-effects when benzydamine is administered by this route.
Negative aspects:
- Benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) .
- It also contains propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation.
- The alcohol (ethanol) content in Benzydamine Mouthwash is 8.1% w/v, which is equivalent to 1215 mg per 15 ml of solution.
- Benzydamine Mouthwash should not be used in pregnancy.
Materials:
- Benzydamine hydrochloride
- Ethanol
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
- Propylene glycol
It is important to note that benzydamine hydrochloride mouthwash has negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
