Difflam Sore Throat Rinse can be used to treat pain, soreness and swelling of the mouth and throat, and discomfort of a sore throat.

Difflam Sore Throat Rinse contains Benzydamine as the active ingredient:

• Benzydamine acts locally to stop pain and inflammation

• Gargle with 15ml of Difflam Sore Throat Rinse every 1½ to 3 hours
• Use the measuring cup provided to measure out 15ml of the solution
• Gargle with the solution, or rinse around mouth and throat, for 20-30 seconds, then spit out

Difflam Sore Throat Rinse should not be used for more than 7 days at a time. If your throat condition gets worse, or does not get better, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

• Difflam Sore Throat Rinse should only be used as recommended. Please read your own leaflet before use.

DO NOT swallow Difflam Sore Throat Rinse: If you accidentally swallow a normal 15ml dose, you need not worry; this is unlikely to cause you a problem. If you swallow a larger amount you should contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department immediately.

Difflam Sore Throat Rinse contains in each15ml of the solution: 22.5 milligrammes of benzydamine hydrochloride.

The solution also contains the following ingredients: Ethanol, glycerol, saccharin sodium, mouthwash flavour 52 503/T Firmenich, polysorbate 20, methylhydroxybenzoate, E104 (quinoline yellow), E131 (patent blue), purified water.

• Each 15ml of solution also contains 1.5ml of alcohol (ethanol). 

Points to check before using Difflam Sore Throat Rinse:

• Do not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Tell your pharmacist if you are trying to become pregnant or are taking any other medicines
• Children of 12 years and under should not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse
• Be careful not to splash the solution into your eyes; if this happens accidentally, wash your eyes immediately with cold water
• Do not use Difflam Sore Throat Rinse if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Like most other medicines, Difflam Sore Throat Rinse may cause some side- effects. After gargling with the solution your mouth may feel numb; this is harmless and will soon disappear. Occasionally, some people feel a stinging sensation when they first start using Difflam Sore Throat Rinse. If this happens to you, try diluting your next dose with water to reduce the stinging.

If you notice any other side-effects, or if any side-effects continue for more than a few days, you should tell your pharmacist or doctor.

As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to Difflam: Usually, if you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after using the product. An allergic reaction can occur as a rash, small red spots on the skin, itching, or the skin may also become more sensitive to sunlight. In rare cases, difficulty in breathing and swelling of the throat may occur, which may need emergency treatment.

If you experience any of these symptoms, stop the treatment and seek medical advice immediately