Benzydamine

Benzydamine, is used to treat inflammation and pain arising from mouth sores and a sore throat as a result of radiotherapy. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and a topical analgesic used to reduce pain and swelling. It is usually used to relieve minor to moderate aches, especially in the mouth and throat area.

If you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of its ingredients, to any other analgesic, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, let your doctor know. Benzydamine is not to be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless directed by your doctor. All medical history must be made know to the doctor.

The medicine is in the form of a mouth rinse intended to be used y gargling. If while gargling it causes some irritation or burning, dilute it with equal parts water. In the case of mouth sores, keep the medicine in contact with it for at least half a minute before throwing it.

Benzydamine may cause some burning and stinging, redness, itching, dry mouth and cough. If you experience vomiting and diarrhea, alert your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Inflammation Of Gums

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Altered Taste

• Application Site Irritation

• Teeth Discolouration

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Dresin mouthwash & gargle may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Benzydamine as ingredient

• Uvdyne Mouth Wash

  U & V Cancure Pvt. Ltd.

• Garbenz Mouth Wash

  Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd

• Tantum Gel

  Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• B Mine 0.15% w/v Mouth Wash

  Dupen Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Tantum 0.15% W/V Mouth Wash

  Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Bzynice Mouth Wash

  Medilief Biosciences

• Biqol Mouth Wash

  Across Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Edel Mouth Wash

  Edel Werk Biopharma Pvt Ltd

• Dresin Mouthwash & Gargle

  SAF Fermion Ltd

• Mucobenz Mouth Wash

  Aureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anaesthetic drugs whose principal mode of action is specific inhibition of inflammatory cytokines. It weakly inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and also inhibits the inflammatory mediators from releasing. It also possesses a delicate antibacterial activity, which is non-specific in nature.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a ENT Specialist before using this medicine.

• Benzydamine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/benzydamine

• Benzydamine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09084