Benagol Tablets Vitamin C Orange Taste Antiseptic Oral Cavity 36 Tablets

Why is Benagol used? What is it for? BENAGOL contains the active ingredients 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol and has an antiseptic (antibacterial) activity at the level of the oropharyngeal cavity, it is used to disinfect the mouth and throat with a prolonged effect. When should Benagol not be used? Do not take / do not give your child BENAGOL - if you are allergic to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine - if your child is less than 2 years of age. What do you need to know before taking Benagol? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking / giving your child BENAGOL. If you / your child experience allergic or irritation, stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor. Which drugs or foods can change the effect of Benagol? Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you / your child are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. It is important to know that: Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Only take BENAGOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding after consulting your doctor. Driving and using machines BENAGOL does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. How to use Benagol: Posology Always take / give this medicine to your child exactly as described in this leaflet or as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Adults and adolescents The recommended dose is 1 tablet every 2-3 hours. Warning: do not exceed the recommended doses without consulting your doctor. For BENAGOL Cold Mint flavor, do not exceed the daily maximum of 8 tablets. You can take / give your child BENAGOL at any time of the day, slowly dissolving each tablet in the mouth. Warning: use this medicine only for short periods of treatment. Consult your doctor if the disorder occurs repeatedly or if you notice any recent changes in its characteristics. Children Do not give BENAGOL to children under 2 years of age. Do not give BENAGOL Ginger and Spices taste and BENAGOL Cold Mint taste to children under the age of 12. In children over 2 years of age, consult your doctor who will indicate the appropriate dose for the child. Beware of small children as swallowing the tablets whole can cause choking. What to do if you have taken an overdose of Benagol If you take / give your child more BENAGOL than you should If you have accidentally swallowed / taken an overdose of BENAGOL, notify your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital. Accidental ingestion of an overdose of this medicine can cause stomach and intestinal disorders. If you forget to take / give your child BENAGOL Do not take / give your child a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. If you stop taking BENAGOL If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. What are the side effects of Benagol? Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may rarely occur with the use of Benagol, in which case STOP taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately: - local allergic phenomena - irritation of the tongue. -disorders of the stomach and intestines. Reporting of side effects If you / your child get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at www.agenziafarmaco.gov.it. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.