ULTRA CHLORASEPTIC ANAESTHETIC THROAT SPRAY 0.71% Oromucosal Spray Ref.[2548] Active ingredients: Benzocaine

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2010  Publisher: Prestige Brands (UK) Limited, Beechwood, 3 Scotlands Drive, Farnham Common, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 3ES, United Kingdom

Therapeutic indications

Symptomatic relief of sore throat pain.

Posology and method of administration

Posology

Adults and children 13 years and over

Administer 3 sprays (3mg) to the back of the throat. Repeat every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 8 doses per day.

Children 6-12 years

Use only under adult supervision. Administer 1 spray (1mg) to the back of the throat. Repeat every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 8 doses per day.

This product is contraindicated in children under 6 years.

Method of administration

Oromucosal.

Hold breath and spray to the back of the throat.

Do not use in a child who is unable to hold their breath whilst spraying.

Before first use, or after prolonged storage, activate the pump by spraying 3 times away from the face into the sink.

Overdose

Pronounced reversible anaesthesia would be observed. No systemic adverse effects are expected due to the poor systemic absorption and low administered dose of benzocaine.

Treatment of overdose: N/A.

Shelf life

36 months.

Special precautions for storage

This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

Nature and contents of container

Uncoloured, clear or textured Type III glass bottle, containing 15ml of product with a polypropylene/low density polyethylene pump and polypropylene cap.

Or

Amber, clear Type III glass bottle, containing 15ml of product with a polypropylene/polyethylene pump.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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