Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to benzydamine, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
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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.
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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. |
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. |