Information about Benzydamine
Generic Name : BenzydamineUp-to-date prescription details regarding Benzydamine are provided here.
Pronunciation : ben-ZID-uh-meen
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Benzydamine, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y45.9 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Inflammatory Agents
Trade Names/Brand Names of Benzydamine
India :
Abzorb (100 gm) |
Tantum Vaginal Douche (5) |
Tantum Gel |
Tantum Oral Rinse |
Tantum C |
Abzorb (75 gm) |
Tantum Vag Douche |
Diflam |
Tantum Cream
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.
