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Benzydamine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Benzydamine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Benzydamine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Benzydamine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Benzydamine
Pronunciation : ben-ZID-uh-meen
ICD Code : Y45.9 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Inflammatory Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Benzydamine

India :

International :


Amigdazol Nf, Apo-Benzydamine, Verax, Xentafid, Andolex, Andolex-C, Andosept-Co, Azutan Colutorio, Bencidamina Clorhidrato, Bencidamina, Benflogin, Benzidan, Benzirin, Bevi Dam, Biozendi, Bucco-Tantum, Bucodrin, Dantum, Dentodrin, Difflam C Solution, Difflam Sugarfree Lozenges, Difflam, Easy Gel, Ernex, Farengil, Flodont, Flogoral, Flogo-Rosa, Ginacol, Ginesal, Gingisona B, Gola Action, Hascosept, Lonol, Momen Gel, Opalgyne, Pms-Benzydamine, Ratio-Benzydamine, Rosalgin Pronto, Rosalgin, Sandival, Saniflor, Septolux, Tanflex, Tantum Bucal, Tantum Lemon, Tantum Lozenges, Tantum Rosa, Tantum Verde, Tantum, Ternex, Vantal, Verax, Zyx, Fulgium

Why is Benzydamine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a locally-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for painful musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders and inflammation of the mouth and throat.

When should Benzydamine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Benzydamine?

Topical- Painful musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders- As 3-5% cream (as HCl) or 6% cream/spray (as salicylate): Apply as directed.
Mouth/Throat Inflammation of the mouth and throat- as 0.15% solution: As HCl: Gargle 15 mL 1-3 hourly for not >7 days.

How should Benzydamine be taken?

It comes as a cream and solution for oral rinsing.

What are the warnings and precautions for Benzydamine?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease and any allergy.

What are the side effects of Benzydamine?

Topical - Redness of the skin, rash and photosensitivity.
Mouth/throat preparations - Numbness or stinging sensation of mouth.

What are the other precautions for Benzydamine?

Only for rinsing purpose, do not swallow it.

What are the storage conditions for Benzydamine?

Store it at room temperature.

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