TANTUM VERDE P "3 MG MINT FLAVOUR LOZENGES" 20 LOZENGES"

Name
Tantum Verde P 3 mg mint-flavored tablets
Benzydamine hydrochloride


What is it and what is it for?
Tantum Verde P contains the active ingredient benzydamine, which acts against local irritation and pain.
Tantum Verde P is used in adults and children over 6 years of age for the local symptomatic treatment of pain and irritation of the mouth and throat.
Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
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 P:
- if you suffer from phenylketonuria;
- if you have had asthma episodes in the past;
- if you are allergic to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
- if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine;
- if after using the lozenges your mouth or throat pain gets worse or does not improve within 3 days, or you develop a fever or other symptoms, you should contact your doctor or dentist.


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

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Skin sensitivity to light (which may cause erythema or sunburn).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- Burning sensation and dry mouth. If this happens, try sipping a glass of water to reduce the effect.

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- Sudden swelling of the mouth/throat and mucous membranes (angioedema);
- Difficulty breathing (laryngospasm).

Not known (frequency not known from the available data):
- Local loss of sensitivity of the oral mucosa (oral hypoesthesia);
- Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity);
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), signs of which may include difficulty breathing, chest pain or tightness, and/or feeling dizzy/weak, severe itching of the skin or raised bumps on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which may be potentially life-threatening.

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.