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Background and Date of Approval

The U.S. FDA approved Benzydamine mouthwash as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat pain and inflammation in the mouth on 1st January 2013. 

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Benzydamine mouthwash is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the production of prostaglandins. The role of prostaglandins is to increase the blood supply to the affected area resulting in pain and swelling. Hence inhibiting the prostaglandins helps in reducing pain and inflammations.

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The U.S. FDA approved Benzydamine mouthwash as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat pain and inflammation in the mouth on 1st January 2013. 

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Always use Benzydamine mouthwash exactly as your physician told you. Rinse around your mouth for 20 to 30 seconds and spit it out. If you accidentally swallowed mouthwash, contact your physician. If you accidentally swallowed mouthwash, contact your physician.

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Warnings

Talk to your physician if you have a history of asthma before taking Benzydamine Mouthwash. Notify your doctor if you are allergic to Acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Benzydamine Mouthwash. Consult whether this mouthwash is safe to use or not in such conditions. This mouthwash is not recommended for children under the age of 12.

Precautions

Report to your physician immediately if you experience any symptoms, such as an allergic reaction or tightening of the throat or chest after using the mouthwash. If you accidentally swallow it or splash the mouthwash in your eyes, contact your doctor immediately for advice. Using the mouthwash continuously for more than a week is not recommended unless your doctor advises.

Side Effects

The most common side effect likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Benzydamine mouthwash is chest pain or tightness, difficulty, or shortness of breath. 

Some serious effects that are likely to occur while you are on using Benzydamine mouthwash are allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), severe skin itching, lumps on the skin, and swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Word Of Advice

Keep Benzydamine Mouthwash out of sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25ºC. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms like; chest tightness, shortness, or difficulty breathing while taking Benzydamine mouthwash.  

Frequently Asked Question

References

  1. Focus Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on March 2021], [ Accessed on 2nd April 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3347.pdf
  2. G Roopashri et al.; Efficacy of benzydamine hydrochloride, chlorhexidine, and povidone iodine in the treatment of oral mucositis among patients undergoing radiotherapy in head and neck malignancies: A drug trial; Contemporary Clinical Dentistry; [Published on March 2011]; [Accessed on 2nd April 2023];https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22114446/

Disclaimer

The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice; it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details, consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.