DEQUADIN "0.25 MG TABLETS" 20 TABLETS"

Name
Dequadin 0.25 mg tablets
Dequalinium chloride


What is it and what is it for?
Dequadin contains the active ingredient dequalinium chloride (also known as decamethylene bis aminoquinaldine chloride) and is a broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal drug. It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, Borrelia vincenti, Candida albicans, and some Trichophyton species. Dequadin is used for the topical (local) treatment of angina (inflammation of the pharynx and/or tonsils), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx), and tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils).
After tooth extractions Dequadin is useful in preventing infections.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Dequadin
- if you are allergic to dequalinium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you are using other antiseptics or oral hygiene cleansers;
- in children under three years of age, especially if predisposed to laryngospasm (spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the larynx) or convulsions (involuntary muscle contractions).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dequadin.
Use of Dequadin, especially if prolonged, may result in sensitization to the drug or resistance in microorganisms. If this occurs, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you notice no improvement or if you notice worsening symptoms.

Children
Dequadin should not be used in children under 3 years of age, especially if they are predisposed to laryngospasm (spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the larynx) or convulsions (involuntary contraction of the muscles).


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Local irritation may occur during treatment with Dequadin.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.