Difflam Sore Throat Rinse is a locally acting analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatment for the relief of painful inflammatory conditions of the throat including pharyngitis.
Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults: Rinse or gargle with 15ml (using measuring cup provided) every 1½ to 3 hours as required for pain relief.
Children: Not suitable for children aged 12 years or under.
Elderly: No special dosage recommendations are made for elderly patients.
Method of administration
Rinse or gargle.
The solution should be expelled from the mouth after use.
Difflam Sore Throat Rinse should generally be used undiluted, but if 'stinging' occurs the rinse may be diluted with water.
Uninterrupted treatment should not exceed seven days, except under medical supervision.
Benzydamine use is not advisable in patients with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs.
Bronchospasm may be precipitated in patients suffering from or with a previous history of bronchial asthma. Caution should be exercised in these patients.
Difflam Sore Throat Rinse should generally be used undiluted, but if 'stinging' occurs the rinse may be diluted with water. Avoid contact with the eyes.
The amount in 15ml dose of this medicine is equivalent to less than 1126 mg of alcohol. The amount in 15 ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 30ml beer or 12 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects.
Methyl hydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)
This medicine contains 2mg benzyl alcohol in each 15 ml dose which is equivalent to 0.14mg/ml. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
This medicinal product contains mint flavour with benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool. These substances may cause allergic reactions.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 15 ml dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.
