Boots Pharmacy Anaesthetic Throat Spray

Boots Pharmacy Anaesthetic Throat Spray

(Lidocaine Hydrochloride)

Specifically to:

Relieve severe sore throat pain

20 ml e

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

A local anaesthetic spray to provide direct and soothing relief from the pain of severe sore throats.

Before you use this medicine

Do not use:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients


• If you have asthma, or difficulty breathing


• If you are under 12 years of age

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you are receiving any medical treatment


• If you have a high fever, headache, feel sick or are being sick as well as having a sore throat


• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

This spray may cause your tongue to become numb. You must take care when eating or drinking hot foods or drinks.

How to use this medicine

Use at the back of the throat only.

Do not breathe in when you use the spray, or get the spray in your eyes.

To spray: Swing the nozzle through 90° and press.

Before first use or after storing the spray for a long time: Press the spray 3 times away from the face into a sink.

Adults and children of 12 years and over

Three sprays at the back of the throat every 3 hours, if you need to.

Don’t use more than 6 times in any 24 hours.

Do not use for children under 12 years.

Do not use more than the amount recommended above.

If you use too much:

Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine with you.

If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the spray.

See a doctor at once:

• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)

If you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the side of the carton.

Active ingredient

This liquid contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% w/v.

Also contains: purified water, ethanol (30 vol %), sorbitol (E420), sodium citrate, saccharin, quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue V (E131), flavours (peppermint, levomenthol, aniseed).

PL00014/0430

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Text prepared 10/07

Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder

Boots Pharmacy

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

by

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

Contains approximately 150 sprays.

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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