What Is In Dequacaine Lozenges?
Active ingredients: Benzocaine 10mg and Dequalinium Chloride 0.25mg
Also contains: Sucrose, Glucose Syrup, Sorbitol (E420), Levomenthol, Peppermint Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Saccharin, Racemic Camphor
Each lozenge contains 2.6g sugar base (containing sucrose and glucose)
Check before use
Diabetics – take account of the carbohydrate content (see “What is in Dequacaine Lozenges” section of carton for levels)
Consult your doctor before use:
- if you are pregnant or breast feeding
- if you are taking other medicines especially sulphonamides (a class of antibiotics), or anticholinesterases (e.g. used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease).
- if you have the rare condition Myasthenia Gravis.
How to Use
Read the carton carefully before use.
Adults and children over 12 years: Suck one lozenge slowly every two hours, or as needed.
Do not take any more than 8 lozenges in any 24 hour period.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- if your throat symptoms persist
- if new symptoms arise (eg fever, headache, nausea or1 vomiting)
- if you take too many and feel unwell
- if you are concerned or think that you may be reacting badly to this medicine.
Do not take:
- if you are under 12 years old
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to benzoate preservatives
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an Intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
- If you have been told by your doctor you have low blood chollnesterase levels.
Storage
Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children. Do not store above 30°C.
Do not use after the expiry date printed on the carton and blister.