Triolif – Lidocaine hydrochloride/Amyl metacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol uses, dose and side effects

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1 What Triolif is and what it is used for
2 What you need to know before taking Triolif
3 Do not use Triolif:
4 Warnings and precautions
5 Children and young people
6 Other medicines and Triolif
7 Triolif with food, drink, and alcohol
8 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
9 Driving ability and use of machinery
10 Triolif contains glucose, sucrose and terpenes
11 How to take Triolif
12 Children and young people
13 If you have used too much Triolif
14 Possible side effects
15 How Triolif should be stored
16 Contents of the packaging and other information
17 Contents declaration
18 Appearance and package sizes of the medicine
19 Marketing Authorisation Holder

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lidocaine hydrochloride/amyl metacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol

What Triolif is and what it is used for

Triolif contains amyl meta cresol and 2, 4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol – which is antiseptics, and lidocaine hydrochloride – which is a local anesthetic for the throat.

Used for local relief of sore throat symptoms in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. You must speak to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days.

What you need to know before taking Triolif

Do not use Triolif:

  • if you are allergic to lidocaine hydrochloride or other amide-type local anesthetics, amyl metacresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
  • Children under 12 should not take this medicine.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor about:

  • You have asthma.
  • You do not feel better after 2 days or have a fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, or skin rash.

Stop taking Triolif and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms of angioedema (a serious allergic reaction ):

  • swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
  • difficulty swallowing
  • hives and difficulty breathing. (see section 4. Possible side effects )

This product may be harmful to the teeth.

The local anesthetic in this medicine may cause inhalation (coughing during meals or a choking sensation) while eating. Do not eat meals immediately after taking the medicine.

This medicine may numb the tongue and increase the risk of bite injuries. Caution should be exercised when consuming hot food and drink.

Long-term use of this medicine (more than 5 days) is not recommended as it may alter the natural microbial balance in the throat.

Follow the indicated dosage; At high doses or if the medicine is taken for a long time, it can affect the heart and nervous system and lead to convulsions.

Elderly or frail people are more sensitive to possible side effects, and a doctor should be consulted before using this medicine.

This medicine should not be used for major acute wounds in the oral cavity and pharynx.

Children and young people

This medicine should not be used by children under 12 years of age.

Other medicines and Triolif

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. In particular, tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines, as it may be necessary to adjust the dose of the medicines.

  • Beta-blockers (used to treat heart failure or vascular disease) or medicines containing cimetidine (used to treat peptic ulcers)
  • Other local anesthetics ( amides ).
  • Heart medications, such as mexiletine or procainamide
  • Medicines such as fluvoxamine (used to treat depression)
  • Antibiotics such as erythromycin or itraconazole

Even if no interaction occurs, do not use any other antiseptic preparations for the oral cavity or throat while you are taking Triolif.

Triolif with food, drink, and alcohol

Do not take this medicine before meals or drinking.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Pregnancy:

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding:

This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.

Driving ability and use of machinery

Note how you react to this medicine. If the drug is taken at the recommended dose, it should not affect the ability to react or cause drowsiness. If you still experience any of these effects, you should avoid driving and using machines.

You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects. A description of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Triolif contains glucose, sucrose and terpenes

Triolif contains sucrose and glucose . If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Triolif contains 1.016 grams of glucose per lozenge, which should be taken into account when treating patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption and in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Triolif contains 1.495 g of sucrose per lozenge, which should be taken into account when treating patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption and patients with diabetes mellitus.

Triolif contains terpenes originating from levomenthol. High doses of terpenes have been associated with neurological complications such as seizures in children.

Triolif contains dyes

Contains para-orange and nycoccin (red dye) which may cause allergic reactions.

Triolif contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per lozenge, i.e. it is almost ‘sodium-free’.

Triolif contains benzyl alcohol

This medicine contains 1.20 mg of benzyl alcohol per lozenge, corresponding to 0.47 mg/g. Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Large amounts of benzyl alcohol can be stored in the body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis ).

If you have impaired liver function or impaired kidney function, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Large amounts of benzyl alcohol can be stored in the body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis ).

How to take Triolif

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: One tablet must be slowly dissolved in the mouth every two to three hours. Maximum 8 lozenges per day (maximum 4 lozenges for children).

Should not be dissolved in the cheek cavity.

Triolif should not be taken before meals or drinking.

Long-term use of this medicine (more than 5 days) is not recommended because it can change the natural bacterial flora in the throat.

Children and young people

This medicine should not be used by children under 12 years of age

If you have used too much Triolif  

In case of abuse or overdose, the following symptoms may occur: pronounced anesthesia of the upper digestive tract and respiratory tract, insomnia, restlessness, excitement, and breathing difficulties. Shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, difficulty moving, dizziness, and unconsciousness can also occur due to a condition called methemoglobinemia.

If you have used too much of the medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.

If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Possible side effects

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

The following side effects have been reported for the combination of active substances in this medicine.

Stop taking Triolif lozenges and contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of angioedema:

  • swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
  • difficulty swallowing
  • hives and difficulty breathing.

The immune system

Rare side effects ( may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users): Hypersensitivity reaction (burning sensation, itching ), angioedema, tingling/burning in the throat, and unpleasant taste.

How Triolif should be stored

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.

Store at a maximum of 30 °C.

Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Contents of the packaging and other information

Contents declaration

The active substances are Lidocaine hydrochloride, amyl metacresol, and 2,4‑dichlorobenzyl alcohol. Other ingredients are:

Triolif Mint

Mint oil, partially decentralized, star anise oil, levomenthol, indigo carmine (E132), quinoline yellow (E104), saccharin sodium (E954), tartaric acid (E334), sucrose, liquid glucose.

Triolif Orange

Levomenthol, saccharin sodium (E954), sucrose, liquid glucose, para-orange (E110), nicotine (E124), citric acid, monohydrate (E330), orange flavor.

Triolif Honey & Lemon

Mint oil, partially decentralized, quinoline yellow (E104), saccharin sodium (E954), tartaric acid (E334), sucrose, liquid glucose, para-orange (E110), lemon flavor, honey flavor.

Appearance and package sizes of the medicine

Triolif Mint is green, arched, cylindrical, and 19 mm in diameter

Triolif Oranges are orange, arched, cylindrical and 19 mm in diameter

Triolif Honey & Lemon are yellow, arched, cylindrical and 19 mm in diameter

Package sizes

12 lozenges and 24 lozenges

Packed in PVC-PVDC/Aluminium blisters

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Karo Pharma AS

Østensjøveien 27

PO Box 6733 Etterstad

0609 Oslo Norway

Phone: 22 99 86 00

e-mail: sales@karopharma.no

Manufacturer:

LOZY’S PHARMACEUTICALS SL, Campus Empresarial s/n, 31792, Lekaroz (Navarra), Spain

KYMOS PHARMA SERVICES, SL, Ronda de Can Fatjó, 7B (Parque Tecnológico del Vallès), Cerdanyola del Vallès, 08290 Barcelona, ​​Spain.

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