2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid at a glance
Medicine type
Medicated antiseptic lozenge with vitamin C.
Usual role
Temporary relief of soreness and discomfort associated with mouth and throat infections.
Administration
Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Children
Not suitable for children under 6 years. Lozenges can be a choking risk to young children.
What is 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid used for?
This product provides symptom relief rather than eradicating a confirmed infection.
Relief of symptoms associated with mouth infections.
Relief of symptoms associated with throat infections, including soreness and discomfort.
How does 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid work?
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol act locally as mild antiseptics. Dissolving the lozenge distributes them around the mouth and throat, while sucking helps lubricate and soothe the area. Ascorbic acid supplies vitamin C but is not a cure for infection.
How to take 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid
Use by mouth according to the product leaflet. No particular food instructions are specified.
Remove the lozenge from its packaging and allow it to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
Do not give it to a child under 6 years.
Seek advice if symptoms persist, do not improve or worsen.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid side effects
Common or expected effects
- No effects are classified as common. Mouth or tongue burning and oral discomfort have been reported, but their frequency is unknown.
Get urgent medical advice
- Allergic reactions, including rash or hives.
- Swelling of the face, tongue, neck or throat, particularly if breathing is affected.
- Rare severe hypersensitivity or bronchospasm caused by sulphites in the formulation.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid in pregnancy
Information about use during pregnancy is limited. Check suitability with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor before use.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid while breastfeeding
Ascorbic acid enters breast milk, but effects from the amount in this product are not anticipated. It is unknown whether the antiseptics enter milk, so risk to a breastfed infant cannot be excluded. Obtain professional advice, especially for a premature or unwell infant.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid interactions
No clinically significant medicine interactions are known for this product.
Other products for the same symptoms
Ask a pharmacist to check for unnecessary duplication.
Common questions about 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid
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Is this an antibiotic?
No. It is a locally acting antiseptic lozenge for symptom relief, not an oral antibiotic.
Does it cure a sore throat?
It may soothe discomfort, but it does not treat every underlying cause.
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