Product Summary
Difflam Spray contains the active substance benzydamine hydrochloride and belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs.
Difflam spray works by stopping pain and swelling (inflammation).
It is used to treat many painful conditions of the mouth or throat, including mouth ulcers, teething, sore throat, sore tongue or gums.
Directions
- Adults, adolescents and the elderly: Spray 4-8 puffs onto the sore area every 1.5 hours to 3 hours.
- Children 6-12 years of age: Spray 4 puffs onto the sore area every 1.5 hours to 3 hours.
- Children under 6 years of age: Spray 1 puff for every 4 kg of body weight, up to a maximum of 4 puffs to the sore area every 1.5 hours to 3 hours.
Ingredients
- Active ingredients: Benzydamine hydrochloride 0.15% w/v.
- Also contains ethanol 8.1% w/v FU, glycerol Ph Eur, methyl parahydroxybenzoate Ph Eur, mouthwash flavour, saccharin FU, sodium hydrogen carbonate Ph Eur, polysorbate 20 Ph Eur, purified water Ph Eur.
Warnings and Restrictions
Talk to your doctor, dentist, pharmacist or nurse before using Difflam Spray:
- if you have a history of asthma
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID) drugs
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Other medicines and Difflam Spray:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.