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Mucobenz Mouth Wash

Manufactured byAUREATE HEALTHCARE PVT. LTD
ContainsBenzydamine
Description
Mucobenz Mouth Wash is a painkiller medicine containing Benzydamine. This medicine is used to relieve pain and swelling associated with conditions of the mouth and throat such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, pain after dental surgery, sore tongue or gums, radiation therapy-induced dry mouth or mouth sores, etc. Mucobenz Mouth Wash works by inhibiting the production of certain substances in your body that cause pain and swelling. Mucobenz Mouth Wash may rarely cause side effects. If present, it causes numbness in the mouth, throat irritation, nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these side effects disturb you or persist for a longer period. Avoid using this mouthwash if you are allergic to it. Mucobenz Mouth Wash should be used as instructed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of this medicine. Mucobenz Mouth Wash should be diluted before using it. Follow all the instructions given in the leaflet before using this medicine. Mucobenz Mouth Wash is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Mucobenz Mouth Wash.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mucobenz Mouth Wash

  • Numbness of mouth
  • Stinging feeling in mouth
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Irritation of throat

Uses of Mucobenz Mouth Wash

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mouth and throat conditions
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Mucobenz Mouth Wash to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Mucobenz Mouth Wash remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Mucobenz Mouth Wash.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Mucobenz Mouth Wash may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence inform your doctor if you are pregnant before you start using it.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Mucobenz Mouth Wash passes into breastmilk. Hence contact your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Do not use Mucobenz Mouth Wash if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical help if you experience moderate to severe allergic reactions like redness, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Mucobenz Mouth Wash may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence inform your doctor if you are pregnant before you start using it.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Mucobenz Mouth Wash passes into breastmilk. Hence contact your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Allergy

Avoid using Mucobenz Mouth Wash if you experience any allergic reactions or irritation and inform your doctor as soon as possible.

External use only

Mucobenz Mouth Wash is for external use only. Hence avoid contact with your eyes, ears and nose.

Other medicines

Mucobenz Mouth Wash may interact with many other medicines and may cause adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines before using this medicine.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe Mucobenz Mouth Wash for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor in such cases.

Use in children

Mucobenz Mouth Wash is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not established.

Missed Dose

Use the missed dose of Mucobenz Mouth Wash as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Mucobenz Mouth Wash.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Mucobenz Mouth Wash is used for relieving pain and swelling associated with mouth and throat problems. Use this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Mucobenz Mouth Wash should be diluted with a small amount of water before consuming. Do not use in larger amounts than prescribed. Mucobenz Mouth Wash is not intended for swallowing. Hence rinse/gargle your mouth with Mucobenz Mouth Wash and spit it out. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Mucobenz Mouth Wash is an external preparation. Hence avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse your eyes thoroughly with water.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Mucobenz Mouth Wash works by inhibiting the production of certain substances in your body that cause pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Mouth and throat products, Topical analgesics

Schedule

OTC

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https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/benzydamine

[Internet]. Pdf.hres.ca. 2018 [cited 21 December 2018]. Available from:

https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00041910.PDF
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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Jan 2023

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