Summary of medicine characteristics - AAA SORE THROAT SPRAY 1.5 MG OROMUCOSAL SPRAY
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
AAA Sore Throat Spray 1.5 mg Oromucosal Spray
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Benzocaine 1.5mg
For full list of excipients, see section 6.1
Oromucosal spray.
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Symptomatic temporary relief of pain associated with sore throat pain and minor infections.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Adults (including the elderly) and children from 13 years:
Spray two metered doses every two to three hours if required (not more than sixteen doses in every 24 hours) or as directed by the physician.
Children:
Children 6 – 12 years: One metered dose every two to three hours if required (not more than eight doses in every 24 hours) or as directed by the physician.
Not suitable for children under 6 years.
Topical application to the mucosa of the mouth and throat by means of a metered dose aerosol.
Can be shaken before use.
4.3 Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to benzocaine or any of the other ingredients
Methaemoglobinaemia
Children under 6 years
Epiglottitis
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not administer to children under 6 years
Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days
Do not spray into eyes
If sore throat is severe or persistent, or accompanied by fever, headache or nausea, consult your doctor.
You should experience temporary numbness in your throat after using the spray. This indicates that the product is working. Avoid eating or drinking as long as the numbness lasts.
Labelling will include the following information:
Do not use if you have any difficulty in breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty in swallowing.
Do not use if you have been told that you have a rare blood condition called methaemoglobaemia.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6 Fertility, Pregnancy and lactation
Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on pregnancy and lactation. The potential risk for humans in unknown. Therefore AAA Sore Throat Spray is not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None expected.
4.8 Undesirable effects
Allergic reactions have been reported very occasionally with benzocaine.
There have been occasional reports of temporary breathing difficulty, face or mouth swelling.
Methaemoglobinaemia has been reported with benzocaine use.
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store.
4.9 Overdose
4.9 OverdosePronounced reversible anaesthesia should be observed. No systemic adverse effects are expected due to the poor systemic absorption and low administered dose of benzocaine.
Treatment of overdose N/A.
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
ATC code: R02A D01
Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic of the ester type. The mode of action is a reversible inhibition of the flux of sodium and potassium ions through the axonal membranes of peripheral pain receptors. As a consequence, the depolarisation and propagation of nerve impulses are inhibited.
The onset of action of benzocaine on the mucous membranes is rapid due to the spray delivery of the anaesthetic direct to the site of action, rapid absorption, and the surface analgesic effect. The local anaesthesia induced by benzocaine is temporary but AAA Sore Throat Spray has not been tested for duration of action.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Cetylpyridinium chloride, glycerin, ethanol, clove bud oil, menthol crystals, sodium saccharin 450, peppermint Cremophor, water.
6.2 Incompatibilities
None.
6.3 Shelf life
24 months.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Keep away from naked flame.
Store in a cool place.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
6.5 Nature and contents of containerWhite aluminium can with 100ml pumps, white high density polyethylene folding arm activator and white high density polyethylene cap.
6.6
Special precautions for disposal
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