Difflam Plus Dry Cough + Antibacterial + Anti-inflammatory

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Benzydamine hydrochloride 1.5mg; Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate 1.33mg; Pholcodine 5.5mg;  ;  ;  

Available from:

iNova Pharmaceuticals (New Zealand) Limited

INN (International Name):

Benzydamine hydrochloride 1.5 mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Lozenge

Composition:

Active: Benzydamine hydrochloride 1.5mg Cetylpyridinium chloride monohydrate 1.33mg Pholcodine 5.5mg       Excipient: Blackcurrant flavour 502009 AP0551 Carmoisine Ethanol Isomalt Menthol Patent blue V Purified water Saccharin sodium

Units in package:

Blister pack, Alu/PVC/PVDC, 24 lozenges

Class:

Pharmacy only

Prescription type:

Restricted

Manufactured by:

Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco SpA

Therapeutic indications:

For relief of sore throat and unproductive cough. (Label claim)

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Blister pack, Alu/PVC/PVDC - 24 lozenges - 36 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C

Authorization date:

1997-05-01

Patient Information leaflet

Difflam Cough Lozenge_May2010 final_NZ.doc 

Page 1 of 3 pages 

DIFFLAM 
TM
 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LOZENGES WITH 
COUGH SUPPRESSANT 

_BENZYDAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PHOLCODINE AND CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE _

CONSUMER 
MEDICINE 
INFORMATION 
     _ _
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 

This leaflet answers some common 
questions about Difflam Anti-
inflammatory Cough Lozenges. It does 
not contain all the available 
information.  It does not take the place 
of talking to your pharmacist or doctor. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT 
TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR 
OR PHARMACIST. 

KEEP THIS LEAFLET.  
You may need to read it again. 
WHAT DIFFLAM ANTI-
INFLAMMATORY COUGH 
LOZENGES ARE USED FOR 

Benzydamine hydrochloride in Difflam 
anti-inflammatory Cough Lozenges is 
used to relieve inflammation and pain 
in the throat. 

Pholcodine and Cetylpyridinium 
chloride are used to relieve dry coughs 
and an associated sore throat. 

Pholcodine works on the cough centre 
in the brain to control and help stop 
coughing.  

Cetylpyridinium chloride has antiseptic 
activities and is used in the treatment 
of infections of the mouth and throat. 

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR IF 
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS 
MEDICINE. 
Your pharmacist or doctor may have 
given it for another reason. 

BEFORE YOU TAKE DIFFLAM 
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY 
COUGH LOZENGES 

_WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT _

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE 
AN ALLERGY TO: 
•  any medicine containing 
Benzydamine hydrochloride, 
Pholcodine or Cetylpyridinium 
chloride 
•  any of the ingredients listed at the 
end of this leaflet. 

Some of the symptoms of an allergic 
reaction may include: 

•  shortness of breath_ _
•  wheezing or difficulty breathing_ _
•  swelling of the face, lips, tongue or 
other parts of the body_ _
•  rash, itching or hives on the skin.  
�