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DIFFLAM MOUTH GEL

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Drug type: Therapeutic
ATC code: A01AD11
Dosage form: GEL
Route of administration: SUBMUCOSAL
Active ingredient: BENZYDAMINE HCl; CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE; BENZYDAMINE HCL; CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE

INDICATIONS

Temporarily relieves painful inflamed conditions of the mouth, including mouth and denture ulcers and sore gums.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Difflam Mouth Gel is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to benzydamine or cetylpyridinium chloride or to any of the components of the vehicle.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

  1. Apply approximately 1 cm of gel with finger.

  2. Gently massage into sore area.

  3. Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes.

  4. Apply every 2–3 hours up to a maximum of 12 times/day.

With Impaired Renal Function

Since absorbed benzydamine and its metabolites are excreted in the urine, the possibility of systemic effects should be considered in patients with renal impairment.

With Impaired Liver Function

Since absorbed benzydamine is highly metabolised in the liver, the possibility of systemic effects should be considered in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Registrant
INOVA PHARMACEUTICALS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED
Approval Date
1998-08-28
Approval Number
SIN09963P
Manufacturer
Ensign Laboratories Pty Ltd
Licence Holder
INOVA PHARMACEUTICALS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED