Dorithricin lozenges for sore throat and notes when using

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The article was written by pharmacist Nguyen Huy Khiem - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Dorithricin is an over-the-counter lozenge that is used quite commonly in cases of sore throat, inflammation - oropharyngeal infections.

1.Ingredients and effects

One Dorithricin lozenge contains 3 main ingredients: Tyrothricin (0.5 mg), Benzalkonium chloride (1.0 mg) and Benzocaine (1.5 mg).
Tyrothricin and benzalkonium chloride are 2 antibiotics with local action, the spectrum of activity includes both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (including 2 strains of streptococci and staphylococci are common pathogens associated with infectious diseases. bacteria of the mouth and pharynx). Benzocaine is a superficial anesthetic that provides rapid pain relief. soothing sore throat symptoms, including sore throat, pain when swallowing.

The active ingredients of the drug are not absorbed, or only a small part absorbed into the body, so so far there have been no cases of poisoning after taking the drug.

2.Notes when using Dorithricin lozenges

Dosage and way of use : Take 1-2 tablets / time to slowly dissolve in the mouth. Each dose can be given every 2 to 3 hours. Undesirable effects : allergic reactions manifested on the skin (rare). Caution: + Using drugs for children: may cause choking in children leading to suffocation.
+ Use of drugs for pregnant women and lactating women: there are no complete data on the use of drugs in these subjects. The extent of absorption of the drug into the body is negligible, therefore the manufacturer predicts that there will be no effects on the breastfed infant/infant.

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