GOLA ACTION 1.5 MG/ML + 5 MG/ML SPRAY FOR ORAL MUCOSA SOLUTION 1 BOTTLE OF 10 ML

Name
GOLA ACTION
1.5 mg/ml + 5 mg/ml Oral mucosa spray, solution
benzydamine hydrochloride/cetylpyridinium chloride


What is it and what is it for?
GOLA ACTION contains the active ingredients benzydamine hydrochloride and cetylpyridinium chloride, which act locally on the mouth and throat, respectively as an anti-inflammatory (counteracts inflammation) and analgesic (relieves pain), and as an antiseptic (fights infections).
GOLA ACTION is used in adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over for the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic treatment of irritations of the throat, mouth and gums, in gingivitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis (sore throat).
GOLA ACTION is also indicated before and after tooth extractions.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 10 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
DO NOT use GOLA ACTION

• If you are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride, cetylpyridinium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• In children under 6 years of age, since the pharmaceutical form (spray to be nebulised in the mouth and throat) is not suitable for use in children of this age group.
• In children aged 6 to 12 years, unless prescribed by a doctor.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using GOLA ACTION.
• Do not use this medicine for more than 10 days. If you do not notice any noticeable results, consult your doctor.
• The use, especially if prolonged, of local medicines such as GOLA ACTION can cause sensitization phenomena (allergic reactions). In this case, discontinue treatment and contact your doctor.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• GOLA ACTION must not be used together with cleaning substances (anionic compounds) which may be present for example in toothpastes, therefore do not use the product immediately before or after brushing your teeth.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Side effects of benzydamine.
Burning and numbness of the oral mucosa (feeling of reduced sensation inside the mouth); hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions) may occur rarely, including hives, photosensitivity (sensitivity to light), and bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchial tubes causing severe difficulty breathing).

Side effects of cetylpyridinium.
Very rarely, local irritation or a slight burning sensation in the mouth or throat may be observed.

These side effects are generally transient. Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

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.