Faringesic 20 orange-flavoured sucking tablets
Action and mechanism
Association of ester-type local anaesthetic and antiseptic. Benzocaine acts by blocking the sensory receptors of the mucous membranes at the local level. Chlorhexidine is a broad spectrum antiseptic with special activity against gram-positive bacteria, it also has a fungistatic effect against Candida.
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of [MOUTH INFECTION] and [PHARYNGITIS], with pain and without fever (sore throat, [AFFONIA], [SNORING], [ORAL AFFECTIONS]).
Posology
- Adults and children over 6 years of age: 1 tablet/2h. Do not exceed 8 tablets/day.
Guidelines for correct administration
Dissolve slowly in the mouth, without chewing or swallowing.
Contraindications
- Allergy to PABA or parabens or paraphenylenediamine (a hair dye), or to clohexidine.
- Children under 6 years of age, due to their particular sensitivity to the systemic toxicity of benzocaine, which may lead to methaemoglobinaemia.
Precautions
- If after two days of treatment, symptoms worsen or are accompanied by fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, consult your doctor.
Patient advice
- Avoid use in children under 6 years of age.
- The tablets should not be chewed or swallowed as they have a local action.
- May permanently colour fillings if the surface or margins are rough.
- Maintain proper oral hygiene, with special anti-tartar toothpaste, to reduce the anti-tartar build-up and staining caused by chlorhexidine.
Special warnings
- In patients with periodontitis, chlorhexidine causes an increase in supragingival calculus.
Children
Due to its benzocaine content it should not be administered to children under 6 years of age. Children are more sensitive to the systemic toxicity of benzocaine and methaemoglobinaemia may occur.
Adverse reactions
Adverse effects are generally mild and transient, the most characteristic adverse reactions are:
-Occasionally: discolouration of oral surfaces (teeth, gums, tongue, fillings, etc) which are visible within a week of treatment. The discolouration of the tongue disappears spontaneously. Tooth discolouration can be removed by oral cleaning. The discolouration of fillings may be permanent. Increased tartar on teeth, altered taste perception.
-Rarely (<1%): anaphylactoid reaction, burning sensation in the mouth.
-Rarely (<<1%): methaemoglobinaemia characterised by cyanosis.
