Deratin Complex combines chlorhexidine, benzocaine and enoxolone: it reduces sore throat pain and calms inflammation. With a cooling menthol effect.
Composition
The active substances are chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, benzocaine and enoxolone. Each lozenge contains 5 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, 4 mg of benzocaine and 3 mg of enoxolone. The excipients are: sorbitol (E-420), povidone, sodium saccharin (E-954), magnesium stearate and peppermint flavor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Medicinal products for throat diseases.
Indications
Deratin Complex is indicated in adults and children over 6 years of age for the local and temporary symptomatic treatment of mild infectious and inflammatory processes of the oral cavity and pharynx: in aphthous stomatitis, pharyngeal irritation or aphonia, which proceeds with pain and without fever. A doctor must be consulted if the patientโs condition does not improve, worsens after 2 days, or the symptoms of constipation are not relieved.
Dosage and administration
The medicine must always be taken exactly according to the instructions or as prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. The recommended dose is:
Taking the medicine is not recommended in children under 6 years of age. In children aged 6-12 years, 1 lozenge is used once every 4-5 hours, up to a maximum dose of 6 lozenges per day. The medicine must be taken under the supervision of adults. Deratin Complex is intended for oropharyngeal use. The lozenges must be dissolved slowly in the mouth, without chewing or swallowing, because the action of the lozenges is local and they are effective only if the product acts directly on the affected area. The lowest effective dose must always be taken. The duration of treatment is usually 2 days. If symptoms worsen, or persist for more than 2 days from the start of treatment, or fever, headache, nausea or vomiting develop, a doctor must be consulted as soon as possible.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine, benzocaine, enoxolone or any other ingredient of the medicine.
Pregnancy and lactation
In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, possible pregnancy or planning of it, a doctor or pharmacist must be consulted before taking the medicine.
Storage conditions
Store out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 30C.
Shelf life
Indicated on the packaging.
Dispensing conditions
Without prescription.