Mucobenz Mouth Wash (500ml)


Mucobenz Mouth Wash should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. Use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. You should not use more medicine or apply it more often than prescribed by your doctor. This will not make it work any faster and may increase side effects.


It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause burning sensation and skin irritation at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.


Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Mucobenz Mouth Wash is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the mouth.


Pharmacokinets

Oral doses of benzydamine are apparently well absorbed and plasma drug concentrations reach a peak fairly rapidly (e.g. 0.8 micrograms/ml after a 100-mg dose) and then decline with a half-life of about 13 h. Less than 20% of the drug is bound to plasma proteins.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mucobenz

No common side effects seen

Contra Indications

There are no contraindications to the use of Benzydamine except for known hypersensitivity.


Pregnancy Related Information

Mucobenz Mouth Wash is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

No interaction found/established


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Mucobenz Mouth Wash during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Indications

Benzydamine for oromucosal use is indicated in the relief of pain and irritation of the mouth and throat. It is an indazole derivative, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, with combined local anesthetic and analgesic properties, and antiseptic activity, marketed under the brand name “Tantum Verde”.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: BENZYDAMINE have interactions with medicines to treat alcohol addiction (disulfiram), to asthma (theophylline, salbutamol), painkillers (naproxen, ibuprofen).

Drug-Food Interactions: The consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided as it may lead to flushing, drowsiness, and dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: BENZYDAMINE is known to interact in patients with asthma, and alcohol addiction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

DISULFIRAM

THEOPHYLLINE

SALBUTAMOL

IBUPROFEN

NAPROXEN

Storage Requirements

Store below 25°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Mucobenz Mouth Wash, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Mucobenz Mouth Wash is used to relieve pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) of mouth, gums, and throat.

It is meant for mouth rinse or gargle only. Spit the rinse out after use, do not swallow it.

It should generally be used undiluted. If it makes your mouth sting, you can dilute it with an equal volume of water before use.

Avoid getting it in your eyes. If you accidentally get it in your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Do not use it for more than seven days, unless otherwise advised by your doctor.

How To Use

Check the label before use. Take the mouthwash in the quantity as advised by your doctor and put it in your mouth. Swish for 30 seconds to 1 minute and spit it. Do not swallow. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after rinsing.

FAQs

Q. Is Mucobenz Mouth Wash over the counter?

No, Mucobenz Mouth Wash is not available over-the-counter. It is sold only upon a prescription by a registered medical practitioner

Q. Does benzydamine contain alcohol/penicillin?

Yes, benzydamine contains 96% ethanol

Q. Does listerine contain Mucobenz Mouth Wash?

No, it does not contain Mucobenz Mouth Wash.