Avosil Lozenge 2mg

Country: Malasja

Lingwa: Ingliż

Sors: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Ingredjent attiv:

Cetylpyridinium chloride.

Disponibbli minn:

Nano Medic Care Sdn. Bhd.

INN (Isem Internazzjonali):

Cetylpyridinium chloride.

Unitajiet fil-pakkett:

20 Lozenges; 1000 Lozenges

Manifatturat minn:

SINPHAR PHARM CO LTD

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Consumer Medication Information Leaflet
_(RiMUP) _
AVOSIL LOZENGE 2MG
Cetylpyridinium Chloride 2mg
Page 1 of 2 pages
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:_ _
a)
What Avosil is used for
b)
How Avosil works
c)
Before you use Avosil
d)
How to use Avosil
e)
While you are using Avosil
f)
Side effects
g)
Storage and disposal of Avosil
h)
Product description
i)
Manufacturer
j)
Product Registration Holder
k)
Date of revision
WHAT AVOSIL IS USED FOR
The name of your medicine is Avosil
Lozenge 2mg (called ‘Avosil’ in this
leaflet).
Avosil is for the symptomatic relief
of sore throats and other symptoms
associated
with
mouth
and
throat
infections.
HOW AVOSIL WORKS
Avosil
contains
a
medicine
called
Cetylpyridinium Chloride, which has
antiseptic properties.
The
action
of
sucking
the
lozenge
allows the active ingredient to work
in the area of the discomfort and also
helps lubricate and soothe the painful
area. This helps relieve the soreness
and discomfort of mouth and throat
infections.
BEFORE YOU USE AVOSIL
WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE IT.
Do not use this medicine if you are:

under the age of 6 years old

allergic (hypersensitive) to Cetyl-
pyridinium Chloride, or any of its
contents.

Intolerance to sucrose (sugar)
BEFORE YOU START TO USE IT:
Check with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking this medicine:

If you have some form of allergies
to medicines or food products

You
are
diabetic
or
have
intolerance to sucrose (sugar)

If you are taking or using any other
medicines

If
you
are
pregnant
or
breast
feeding.
TAKING OTHER MEDICINES
There has been no reported incident
of drug interactions with Avosil.
However,
take
precaution
and
tell
your doctor or pharmacist about all
the
medicines
you
are
taking,
including
prescription
and
nonprescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements.
HOW TO USE AVOSIL
HOW MUCH TO USE:
Adult: Take 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
Children (above 6 years old): ½ tablet
3 to 4 times daily
Do not chew or swallow the tablet.
WHEN TO USE IT:
Avosil can be applied anytime of the
day.
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COMPOSITION
Each tablet (lozenge) contains:
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
2 mg
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A yellowish round tablet, debossed with “SP104”on one side.
INDICATION
Temporary relief of throat pain and inflammation.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ATC CODE: R02AA06
Pharmacotherapeutic
group:
Throat
preparation,
Antiseptic
cetylpyridinium
PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
_MECHANISM OF ACTION: _
Cetylpyridinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with
broad spectrum anti-bacterial activity. It is a cationic surfactant
that
absorbs readily to oral surfaces. Thus, it is of value in treating
superficial
infections of the mouth and throat.
The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredient to work
in
the discomfort area and, also helps lubricate and soothe the painful
area.
This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat
infections
PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
: For oral use only.
Adult: 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
Children (above 6 years old): ½ tablet 3 to 4 times daily
Allow Avosil troche to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Suck the Avosil
troche in the mouth, and avoid chewing or swallowing.
Taking Avosil before going to bed, the active ingredients can be
highly
maintained in saliva and gives better efficacy
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Avosil is contraindicated in those patients with a history of
hypersensitivity to cetylpyridium or any of the other ingredients.
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS
•
If
any
form
of
allergies
such
as
rash
appears,
immediately discontinue use of Avosil.
•
Avosil has been shown to stimulate oral cavity and
pharynx.
•
Care to be taken for patient with diabetic; having
intolerance to sucrose (sugar) due to the content of
sucrose
in
Avosil;
or
taking
or
using
other
medicines
•
Not to be used for children under 6 years old
•
User to consult doctor or pharmacist if symptoms
persist for more than 3 days
DRUG INTERACTIONS
None known.
PREGNANCY & LACTATION
The effects of Avosil in pregnancy and breast-feeding mothers are