TANTUM GREEN "0.15% MOUTHWASH" ​​BOTTLE 240 ML"

Name
TANTUM VERDE 0.15% mouthwash
Benzydamine hydrochloride


What is it and what is it for?
Tantum Verde mouthwash is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic properties, meaning it acts against pain and inflammation of the throat, mouth, and gums. Tantum Verde mouthwash also has disinfectant properties and a moderate surface anesthetic effect.

Tantum Verde mouthwash is used to treat the symptoms of inflammation and irritation, including those associated with pain in the gums, mouth and throat (e.g. gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis), even following conservative or extractive dental therapy (e.g. caries treatment or tooth extraction).


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Tantum Verde
- if you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tantum Verde. In a small number of patients, internal lesions in the mouth and throat may be a sign of more serious illnesses.
In particular, inform your doctor:
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
- if you have suffered from breathing problems in the past, such as asthma.

Use of Tantum Verde mouthwash, especially if prolonged, may cause sensitization (allergic reactions). See section 4 "Possible side effects." In this case, discontinue use and contact your doctor.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur with the use of Tantum Verde:

uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- photosensitivity (sensitivity of the skin to light);

rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reaction)
- burning and dry mouth.

very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- laryngospasm (difficulty breathing)
- angioedema (sudden swelling of the mouth/throat and mucous membranes causing difficulty swallowing and/or breathing)

not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions)

If you experience any of the side effects listed above while taking Tantum Verde, STOP treatment and contact your doctor immediately :

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.