acetylsalicylic acid<\/a> or other anti-inflammatory painkillers ( NSAIDs ).
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAvoid contact with eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Andolex should not be used by children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Andolex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This also applies to over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Andolex contains alcohol. Uptake into the body when rinsing the mouth is expected to be minimal, but caution is recommended when driving and using machines.
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You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. 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. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Andolex contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, ethanol, and sodium.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Andolex contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate which may cause an allergic reaction(possibly delayed
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This medicine contains 1126 mg of alcohol ( ethanol ) per dose (15 ml). The amount in 15 ml of this medicine corresponds to less than 30 ml of beer, or 12 ml of wine. Andolex should not be swallowed so the amount of alcohol that enters the bloodstream is very small and gives no noticeable effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per dose, ie essentially ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine has a mint flavor that contains benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene, and linalool. These substances can cause allergic reactions.
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3. How to use Andolex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
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Adults and children over 12 years<\/em>: 15 ml for about 30 seconds every 1.5-3 hours according to regulations. Rinse mouth or gargle; the solution should not be swallowed but spit out.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs with other non-chronic pain conditions, treatment longer than one week should be avoided unless the cause of the pain is known and the treating physician has prescribed it for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Andolex should not be given to children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use Andolex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, Andolex can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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Stop using Andolex and contact a<\/strong> doctor immediately<\/strong> or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience the following symptoms ( angioedema ):<\/p>\n\n\n\nSwelling of the face, tongue, or throat; difficulty swallowing; hives and difficulty breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This side effect has been reported and occurs in an unknown number of users.
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Other side effects that may occur:<\/strong>
<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em> Tingling and numbness in the mouth.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nRare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people ):<\/em> photosensitivity (rash or sun damage), hives, skin rash, itching.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nVery rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em> Cramps in the throat and trachea.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHas been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em> Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity). Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock ), with signs such as difficulty breathing, chest pain or feeling of tightness in the chest and\/or feeling dizzy\/fainting, severe itching or increased rash on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat. This can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. How to store Andolex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Store in the outer carton. Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
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Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is<\/em> benzydamine hydrochloride 1.5 mg\/ml.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are <\/em>ethanol, glycerol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), saccharin, sodium bicarbonate, polysorbate, dyes (quinoline yellow E 104, patent blue E 131), mint aroma (52503T, contains benzyl alcohol), and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Glass bottle 300 ml with dosing cup (mark at 15 ml and 30 ml).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n
170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: 08-630 19 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: info@medasverige.se
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Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco
ACRAFSpA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Via Vecchia del Pinocchio, 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n
60131 ANCONA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Italy
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