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AAA sore throat spray contains the active ingredient benzocaine, which belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It works by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain signals along nerves. Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves. The stimulation causes sodium to enter the nerve ending, which causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. When this electrical signal is big enough, it passes along the nerve to the brain, where the signal is interpreted as pain. Benzocaine acts by stopping the sodium entering the nerve ending at the site of the pain. This prevents an electrical signal building up and passing along nerve fibres to the brain. In this way benzocaine relieves pain at the area it is applied to.
Benzocaine in this preparation is used to relieve the pain and discomfort of sore throats. It is administered by spraying directly onto the area which requires numbing.
What is it used for?
- Sore throats
Warning!
- Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.
- Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.
- If sore throat is severe, persistent or accompanied by fever, nausea or headache, a doctor should be consulted before using this medicine.
- If you have difficulty breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty swallowing, do not use this medicine and consult a doctor.
- Do not inhale the spray.
- If symptoms persist after three days of use stop using this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Not to be used in
- Children under six years of age
- Inflammation of the structure at the back of the tongue (epiglottis) due to bacterial infection, which can obstruct breathing (epiglottitis)
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
- This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- The use of this medicine during breastfeeding is not recommended. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- Sensitisation or allergic reaction
- Numbness of the mouth
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Benzocaine 1.5mg
Aerosol spray with metered dose
Symptomatic temporary relief of pain associated with sore throat pain and minor infections
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Adults (including elderly):
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.
Route of administration
Topical application to the mucosa of the mouth and throat by means of a metered dose aerosol.
Product should not be administered for more than 7 consecutive days.
Can be shaken before use.
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Known hypersensitivity to benzocaine
This preparation should not be administered to children under 6 years or used for more than seven consecutive days unless directed by a physician.
If the sore throat is severe, persistent or accompanied by fever or headache, a physician should be consulted before the use of this product. Avoid spraying into the eyes.
Avoid inhalation of the product.
Benzocaine is an ester which on hydrolysis produces p-aminobenzoic acid, so it should not be used in patients being treated with sulphonamides
There is no evidence, at present, of hazard from benzocaine in pregnancy. However, only very limited data is available. Therefore it should not be used in pregnancy unless considered essential by a physician.
Hypersensitivity reactions to benzocaine have been reported.
There have been no reports of overdosage with AAA Spray. Systemic effects are unlikely.
Benzocaine is a surface anaesthetic of the ester type. It has found frequent use as lozenges or solution to treat pain arising from various throat and mouth conditions.
Benzocaine is sparingly soluble in water with toxicity about a tenth that of cocaine. It is not readily absorbed from mucus membranes. It is an ester which on hydrolysis produced p-aminobenzoic acid.
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Cetylpyridinium chloride
Glycerin
Ethanol
Clove bud oil
Menthol crystals
Sodium saccharin 450
Peppermint cremophor
Water
Keep away from a naked flame. Store in a cool place
White aluminium can with 100ml pumps, white high density polypropylene folding arm activator and white high density polyethylene cap.
Manx Pharma Ltd
Taylor Group House
Wedgnock Lane
Warwick
CV34 5YA
United Kingdom
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