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What is it?
Doritricin Lozenge Composition: 1 lozenge contains: Tyrothricin - 0.5mg Benzalkonium chloride - 1.0mg Benzocaine - 1.5mg Indication: Infections of the oral cavity and throat accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Doritricin must not be taken in the following cases: Hypersensitivity to tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride, benzocaine or other excipients (see section 6). In case of acute tonsillitis accompanied by high fever, your doctor will advise whether to take Doritricin lozenges together with other medications, e.g. antibiotics. Doritricin must not be taken in case of unhealed wounds in the oral cavity or throat area. Doritricin is not recommended for patients with allergic (contact dermatitis). Children Since it is a lozenge, Doritricin cannot be taken by infants; it is not recommended for infants and children up to 24 months of age. Before prescribing these lozenges to a child, make sure that they can safely suck the lozenge. Taking Doritricin with other medicines: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, planning to take or have taken any other medicine. No interactions have been observed during administration as prescribed. Pregnancy and lactation: No negative effects of Doritricin on the fetus have been reported, however, during pregnancy and lactation, take Doritricin after consulting your doctor. Doritricin throat lozenges classic contain sorbitol. Consult your doctor before taking the preparation if you have an intolerance to any type of sugar. Doritricin is not recommended for patients with hereditary fructose intolerance. Information for diabetics: 1 lozenge contains 0.87g of sorbitol (0.22g fructose), which corresponds to 0.07g carbohydrate units. Sorbitol may cause mild diarrhea. Dosage and administration: Take the preparation as prescribed in the leaflet, by your doctor or pharmacist. For additional questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Recommended dosage: Suck 1-2 lozenges every 2-3 hours, several times a day. Continue treatment for one more day after the symptoms disappear. Overdose: No cases of intoxication have been observed when taken as prescribed. Taking an overdose of lozenges can cause gastrointestinal problems, and especially in children, the level of methemoglobin in the blood increases. Shortness of breath, blueness of lips and fingers may also occur. In case of overdose, consult your doctor. In case of overdose, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and take charcoal. Such measures are recommended by the doctor against methemoglobinemia. If you forget to take a dose: If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose. Suck only 1 lozenge and continue taking as prescribed. Possible side effects: Rarely (in 1 out of 1000 patients) Hypersensitivity to the catabolite - benzocaine (aminobenzoic acid) may rarely occur. When applied externally, especially in children, and to large wounds, methemoglobin increases in the blood. Shortness of breath, blueness of lips and fingers may also occur. Frequency not known Allergic reactions may occur in sensitive patients to drugs chemically related to benzocaine: penicillin, sulfonamides, sunscreens, p-aminosalicylic acid. Other side effects For hypersensitive patients, peppermint oil is recommended (even in case of shortness of breath). Storage conditions: Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 C. Do not dispose of the preparation in the sewage system or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist about the disposal of the preparation.