NEOBOROCILLINA C 1.2 MG + 70 MG SUGAR-FREE LOZENGES WITH VITAMIN C 16 LOZENGES IN PVC-PE-PVDC/AL BLISTER

Name
NEO BOROCILLINA 1.2 mg + 70 mg sugar-free tablets with vitamin C
2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol, ascorbic acid


What is it and what is it for?
Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C lozenges contain the active ingredients 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol and ascorbic acid and belong to a category of drugs called oropharyngeal (mouth and throat) antiseptics (antibacterials), used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat.
2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol has a local antiseptic (antibacterial) effect in the oral cavity. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is also a useful aid in the treatment of colds.

Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C lozenges, with a pleasant flavor, are indicated as a disinfectant of the oropharyngeal cavity (mouth and throat) and give a pleasant sensation of freshness.

Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C tablets:
• has a disinfectant and antibacterial action against numerous germs that can cause oral diseases;
• has a rapid bactericidal action (eliminates bacteria) and has a prolonged effect.

Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C tablets can be used by those who must avoid consuming sucrose (sugar) and are therefore particularly suitable for those patients who need to monitor their sugar and calorie intake throughout the day.

Furthermore, since they do not contain sugar, Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C tablets do not cause the onset of tooth decay.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
DO NOT use Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C tablets
• if you are allergic to 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol, vitamin C or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)


Warnings and precautions
Use of topical products, especially if prolonged, may cause allergic reactions. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

Neo Borocillina sugar-free vitamin C tablets should be used with caution in patients:
• who suffer, or have suffered in the past, from kidney stones (nephrolithiasis);
• affected by a deficiency of the enzyme G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase);
• suffering from diseases affecting the red blood cells (hemochromatosis, thalassemia or sideroblastic anemia).

Children
In children, the product should be used only when strictly necessary and under the direct supervision of a doctor.


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

Very rare side effects:
• allergic reactions (hypersensitivity);
• feeling of dizziness;
• difficulty breathing (respiratory failure);
• swelling of the throat (glottal edema);
• vomit;
• malaise;
• sweating;
• swelling (edema) of the arms;
• swelling of the mouth, eyelids, face;
• hives;
• damage to red blood cells and resulting anemia (hemolytic anemia);
• yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

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.