easypharm Easyangin Lemon 24 lozenges

easyangin lemon are lozenges for local use in the mouth and throat. easyangin lemon contains the germicide (antiseptic) chlorhexidine and the topical analgesic lidocaine.
easyangin lemon is used for supportive, short-term local treatment of mild to moderately severe inflammation of the pharynx and oral cavity (sore throat, pharyngitis, hoarseness, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx (pharyngitis) and gums).

If you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days, contact your doctor.

Contraindications

easyangin lemon must not be used,

• if you are allergic to chlorhexidine or lidocaine (or a similar narcotic) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• for larger, fresh wounds in the mouth and throat.
• by children under 6 years of age.

interactions

Do not use simultaneously with other germicidal agents (antiseptics).
Beta-blockers (medicines for high blood pressure and certain heart conditions) and cimetidine (medicines for stomach and duodenal problems) can increase the side effects of high doses of lidocaine.

Using easyangin lemon with food and drink
Avoid eating or drinking immediately after using the lozenges to reduce the risk of choking.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
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 using this medicine.

In the absence of sufficient data, use during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not recommended. 

easyangin lemon contains aspartame and sorbitol
easyangin lemon contains aspartame as a source of phenylalanine and can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria.

easyangin lemon contains sorbitol. Please only take easyangin lemon after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.
Sorbitol can cause gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea. From about 9 tablets per day Sorbitol can have a slightly laxative effect.

Note for diabetics:
easyangin lemon contains the sugar substitute sorbitol. The caloric value is 2.6 kcal/g sorbitol. One lozenge corresponds to 0.1 bread unit (BE).

Easyangin lemon is sugar free.

application

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dosage is:
Adults:
Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 hours. A maximum daily dose of 10 tablets must not be exceeded.

Adolescents and children over 6 years of age:
Half the recommended dose for adults. Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth every 4 hours. A maximum daily dose of 5 tablets must not be exceeded.

This medicine should not be used for more than 3 days. If there is no relief of symptoms within 3 days, a doctor must be consulted.

Method of administration:
For oral use. To suck.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rarely, taste disorders, numbness of the tongue and allergic skin and mucous membrane reactions can occur. Rashes and inflammatory skin reactions (dermatitis) have been reported. Temporary taste irritation is possible with prolonged use. With long-term use of preparations containing chlorhexidine, discoloration of the tooth surface can occur, but this can be removed again with dental care; tongue discoloration is also possible.

Hypersensitivity reactions (allergic/anaphylactic reactions) such as skin rash, itching, swollen face, shortness of breath, dizziness and low blood pressure may occur very rarely. Due to the sorbitol content, a laxative effect can occur.

composition

The active ingredients are chlorhexidine dihydrochloride and lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate. 1 lozenge contains 5 mg chlorhexidine dihydrochloride and 1 mg lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate.

The other ingredients are: sorbitol (E 420), magnesium stearate, aspartame (E 951), acesulfame potassium, lemon flavor.