Ultra chloraseptic anaesthetic throat spray

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How does it work?

This medicine contains the active ingredient benzocaine, which belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It works by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain signals along nerves. Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves. The stimulation causes sodium to enter the nerve ending, which causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. When this electrical signal is big enough, it passes along the nerve to the brain, where the signal is interpreted as pain. Benzocaine acts by stopping the sodium entering the nerve ending at the site of the pain. This prevents an electrical signal building up and passing along nerve fibres to the brain. In this way benzocaine relieves pain at the area it is applied to. Benzocaine in this preparation is used to relieve the pain and discomfort of sore throats. It is administered by spraying directly onto the area which requires numbing.

What is it used for?

- Sore throats

Warning!

- Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.
- Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.
- If sore throat is severe, persistent or accompanied by fever, nausea or headache, a doctor should be consulted before using this medicine.
- If you have difficulty breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty swallowing, do not use this medicine and consult a doctor.
- Do not inhale the spray.
- If symptoms persist after three days of use stop using this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Not to be used in

- Children under six years of age
- Inflammation of the structure at the back of the tongue (epiglottis) due to bacterial infection, which can obstruct breathing (epiglottitis)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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