Patient leaflet - Vocasept sugar free Strawberry Flavour 0.6 mg / 1.2 mg lozenges
1. What Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour is and what it is used for
Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour contains two antiseptic ingredients for use in throat medications. These are used for the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. These ingredients are both mild antiseptics which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.
The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections.
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.
2. What you need to know before you take Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour
This medicine is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly.
Children under 6 years old should not use this medicine.
Do not take Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amylmetacresol, 2,4- dichlorobenzyl alcohol, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- are under 6 years old.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour if you:
- suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems
Other medicines and Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have rencently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour with food and drink:
It is not recommended to use the lozenges just before or during meals. Do not eat or drink at least 20 minutes after using this product.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machinery:
Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive or use machinery.
Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour contains maltitol, isomalt sodium, propylene glycol and ponceau 4R.
This medicinal product contains and may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3 kcal/g maltitol and isomalt. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per lozenge, that is to say essentially "Sodium-free".
This medicinal product contains 7.22 mg of propylene glycol per lozenge (present in strawberry flavour). This medicinal product contains Ponceau 4R and may cause allergic reactions.
3. How to take Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
This medicine is for short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
The recommended dose is:
Adults, Children (over 6 years) and the elderly: 1 lozenge every 2 or 3 hours, as needed, up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
Remove one lozenge from the foil blister packaging. Replace the foil blister back into the cardboard carton.
Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour should be dissolved slowly in the mouth. Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour should not be swallowed, chewed or bitten.
It is not recommended that children under 6 years use this medicine.
Remember that young children can choke on lozenges.
If symptoms do not improve or even worsen within 3 days, consult a doctor.
If you take more Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour than you should
You may experience stomach discomfort.
Do not take any more of this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to take Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
- Continue to use this product normally
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any hypersensitivity to this medicine i.e. itching, burning sensation and/or discomfort of the mouth, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions) stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If any of the side effects gets serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly 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.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour contains:
The active substances are amylmetacresol 0.6 mg and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg.
The other ingredients are:
Saccharin sodium (E954)
Isomalt (E953)
Maltitol, liquid (E965)
Strawberry flavour (contains propylene glycol (E1520))
Tartaric acid
Ponceau 4R (E124
What Vocasept sugar free strawberry flavour looks like and contents of the pack
PVC-PVDC/Aluminium blister. Each pack contains 8, 16, 24 lozenges.
Not all package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Mapaex Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Private Limited
IDA Business Park, Green Road, Newbridge
KILDARE
W12 X902
Ireland
Manufacturer:
Infarmade S.L.
Calle De La Torre De Los Herberos 35
Polígono Industrial Carretera De La Isla
Dos Hermanas
41703 Sevilla
Spain
Licence Number: PL 57980/0005