Sore throat, scratchy throat, redness and swelling in the mouth and throat? The antiseptic ingredients amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol in NEO-ANGIN throat lozenges combat pathogens and relieve symptoms.
Dosage of NEO-ANGIN throat lozenges:
NEO-ANGIN throat lozenges are approved for children aged 6 years and older.
- Children aged 6 and above & adults: suck 1 throat lozenge every 2-3 hours and allow it to dissolve in the mouth. The maximum dose is 6 throat lozenges per 24 hours.
Source:
neo-angin.de
Instructions for use
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of administration?
Suck the medicine slowly or let it dissolve in your mouth, allowing it to take effect in the oral cavity.
Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3-4 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdose?
There are no known symptoms of overdose. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e., do not take double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, it is important to ensure that the dosage is correct, especially for infants, small children, and elderly people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information given in the package insert. As your doctor will adjust the dosage individually, you should use the medicine according to his or her instructions.
Dosage
| Children aged 6 years and older and adults | 1 lozenge | 1-6 times daily | at intervals of 2-3 hours |
Areas of application
- Inflammation in the mouth and throat, e.g. with:
- Sore throat
- Redness or swelling
Mode of action
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?
The ingredients have a pain-relieving effect and, when applied locally to the surface, kill various bacteria and viruses, thus acting as a disinfectant.
Composition
per 1 tablet
1.2 mg 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol
1.2 mg dichlorobenzyl alcohol
0.6 mg amylmetacresol
5.9 mg levomenthol
+ star anise oil
0.6 mg peppermint oil
1420 mg sucrose
+ glucose syrup dry substance
1140 mg glucose
+ Sulfur dioxide
+ Tartaric acid
0.35 mg Ponceau 4R
Contraindications
What are the reasons against use?
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Bronchial tubes that react hypersensitively, e.g., to various substances, cold, etc. - Infants and toddlers under 2 years of age: The medicine must not be used. - Children under 6 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group. What about pregnancy and breastfeeding? - Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine should not be used. - Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, use is not recommended. Weaning may need to be considered.
If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.
Side effects
What undesirable effects may occur?
Only side effects that have occurred in exceptional cases to date are described for this medicine.
If you notice any changes in your well-being or any changes during treatment, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Notes
What should you watch out for?
- Caution if you are allergic to colorants (e.g., tartrazine (E 102), yellow orange S (E 110), azorubine (E 122), amaranth (E 123), and ponceau 4R (E 124)).
- Sulfites (E 220 - E 228) may cause hypersensitivity reactions and respiratory tract spasms.
- Caution should be exercised if you are intolerant to glucose. If you are on a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account. - Caution in case of sucrose intolerance. If you are on a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
