Benzydamine


Generic Medicine Info
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to benzydamine, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
Special Precautions
Patient with existing or history of bronchial asthma, untreated bacterial throat infection. Renal and severe hepatic impairment. Children. Patient Counselling Cream: Avoid smoking or going near naked flames due to risk of burns.
Adverse Reactions
Significant: Local irritation and burning sensation. Rarely, bronchospasm. Gastrointestinal disorders: Oral hypoaesthesia, dry mouth; nausea, vomiting. Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions. Rarely, angioedema. Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Thirst. Nervous system disorders: Headache, drowsiness. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Rarely, laryngospasm. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Photosensitivity reaction, rash, pruritus, erythema, papular eruption.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction.
CIMS Class
Mouth/Throat Preparations / Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
R02AX03 - benzydamine ; Belongs to the class of other throat preparations.
M01AX07 - benzydamine ; Belongs to the class of other non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.
A01AD02 - benzydamine ; Belongs to the class of other agents for local oral treatment.
G02CC03 - benzydamine ; Belongs to the class of antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration used in the treatment and prevention of inflammation.
M02AA05 - benzydamine ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory preparations for topical use. Used in the treatment of joint and muscular pains.
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