PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Each 100 mL typically contains:

• Dequalinium chloride
• Tirotricin (antibiotic)
• Hydrocortisone acetate (anti-inflammatory steroid)
• Lidocaine hydrochloride (local anaesthetic)
• Enoxolone / Glycyrrhetinic acid (anti-inflammatory)
• Excipients: ethanol, propylene glycol, flavouring agents, sweeteners

These give it antiseptic + antibiotic + anti-inflammatory + pain-relieving effects.

Uses / Indications

• Sore throat with pain or irritation
• Tonsillitis (inflamed tonsils)
• Pharyngitis (throat infection)
• Laryngitis (voice box inflammation)
• Mouth ulcers, sores, and gum inflammation
• General infections and inflammation of the mouth and throat area

Direction of Use

• Spray directly into the affected throat/mouth area
• Usual starting dose: 1–2 sprays every 2–3 hours
• Maintenance dose: 1 spray every 6 hours when symptoms improve
• Do not use for prolonged periods (usually max around 7–10 days unless advised)
• Keep bottle upright and spray without deep insertion into mouth

Side Effects

• Mouth or throat irritation
• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
• Rare: blurred vision
• Possible sensitivity reactions due to multiple active ingredients
• Overuse may disrupt normal mouth flora (balance of bacteria)

Warnings / Precautions

• Contains alcohol (ethanol) → caution in children, pregnancy, liver disease, epilepsy, alcohol dependence
• Do not use if allergic to any component
• Avoid combining with other strong local anaesthetic throat sprays
• Not suitable for long continuous use
• Use cautiously in pregnancy or breastfeeding (doctor advice recommended)

Drug Interactions

• Other local anaesthetic throat sprays (risk of additive effects)
• Other topical mouth/throat antiseptics (may interfere or irritate mucosa)
• Alcohol-containing products (additive exposure)

Contraindications / Caution

• Allergy to any ingredient
• Severe oral lesions or open wounds in mouth (use with caution/avoid)
• Children (generally not recommended under 12 years unless prescribed)
• Long-term or repeated unsupervised use