Lemocin - lozenges

Lemocin contains a local antibiotic, tyrothricin, and a local antiseptic, cetrimonium bromide, together with a local anaesthetic (a locally acting painkiller), lidocaine.

Application

What is Lemocin and what is it used for?

Lemocin contains a local antibiotic, tyrothricin, and a local antiseptic, cetrimonium bromide, together with a local anaesthetic (a local painkiller), lidocaine.

Lemocin lozenges are used for the supportive treatment of mild to moderate inflammation of the throat and oral cavity (sore throat and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth).

If you do not feel better or even worse after 4-5 days, consult your doctor.

How is it applied?

What is Lemocin and what is it used for?

Lemocin contains a local antibiotic, tyrothricin, and a local antiseptic, cetrimonium bromide, together with a local anaesthetic (a locally acting painkiller), lidocaine.

Lemocin is used for the supportive treatment of mild to moderate inflammation of the throat and oral cavity (sore throat and inflammation of the oral mucosa).

If you do not feel better or even worse after 4-5 days, consult your doctor.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you know before taking Lemocin?

Lemocin must not be taken,
- if you are allergic to tyrothricin, cetrimonium bromide, lidocaine (or a similar anaesthetic) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
- for larger, fresh wounds in the mouth and throat area.
- in bradycardic heart failure (weakness of the heart muscle with slow beating of the heart).
for inflammations in the oral cavity, throat or pharynx due to radiation damage.
- in patients with bronchial asthma or other respiratory diseases associated with marked hypersensitivity of the airways. Inhalation of lemocin may cause shortness of breath or trigger an asthma attack.
- in children under 12 years of age (see also "Warnings and precautions").

Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Lemocin.

Please report any unusual reactions or side effects to your doctor immediately.

In the case of suppurative tonsillitis with fever, the doctor must decide which treatment is best for you (e.g. treatment with oral antibiotics) and whether Lemocin should also be used to relieve the symptoms.
The use of Lemocin alone is not sufficient treatment for severe bacterial tonsillitis (streptococcal angina) and cannot prevent possible sequelae.
If you notice any signs of swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, please stop taking Lemocin immediately
and contact a doctor.

Local anaesthetics may impair swallowing and increase the risk of ingestion.

The doctor must be informed of the existence of a pregnancy.

If the complaints persist or if the expected success from the application does not occur, a medical consultation is required as soon as possible, at the latest after 4-5 days.

To avoid nausea, Lemocin should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Stop using Lemocin and consult a doctor if
- new infections caused by bacteria or fungi occur during therapy or
- prolonged or severe diarrhoea occurs or you suffer from abdominal cramps.

Store out of reach of children.

Taking Lemocin with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or do not intend to take/use any other medicines.

The effect of cetrimonium bromide can be reduced by simultaneous application of toothpastes or other so-called anionic surfactants.

Taking Lemocin with food, drink and alcohol
Lemocin should not be taken during or just before drinking or eating. The local anaesthetic effect of lidocaine may cause numbness of the tongue and the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and may impair swallowing. Do not eat or drink anything while the anaesthetic lasts.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy
Fertility damaging effects are not known. However, Lemocin should not be used during pregnancy for reasons of special caution.
Lactation
Since small amounts of lidocaine may pass into breast milk, it should not be used during breast-feeding.


Trafficability and ability to operate machinery
When used as prescribed, Lemocin has no effect on trafficability and
the ability to operate machinery.

Lemocin contains sodium and sorbitol
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e. it is almost "sodium-free".

This medicinal product contains 1083.2 mg sorbitol (E 420)/tablet: Sorbitol is a source of fructose. Talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine if your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) - a rare congenital condition in which a person cannot break down fructose.
Note for diabetics
1 lozenge corresponds to 0.09 BE.

How should the medicine be taken?

How should Lemocin be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly
as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist
if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
Depending on the degree of discomfort, 1 lozenge every 1-3 hours.
Do not exceed a daily dose of 8 lozenges.
The lowest dose necessary to achieve efficacy should be used for the shortest duration of treatment.

Children under 12 years of age:
Lemocin is not suitable for children under 12 years of age as its safety and efficacy have not been studied in children under 12 years of age.

Type of application:
For use in the mouth and throat.
When sucking, move Lemocin slowly in the mouth without chewing, do not let it melt in the cheek pocket and do not bite or swallow it.
Shortly before or after brushing your teeth, Lemocin should not be used as its effectiveness
is reduced by toothpaste.

Duration of use:
Without medical advice, do not take Lemocin for more than 4-5 days.
In case of severe sore throat or sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, nausea
or vomiting, consult a doctor before use.

If you have taken a larger amount of Lemocin than you should
There is no experience regarding overdoses with Lemocin.
If very large amounts are taken, especially by children, muscle weakness and/or cramps are possible. If necessary, consult a doctor to monitor the heart and circulation or nervous system.

In case of improper and excessive swallowing of Lemocin, please consult a
doctor.

Instructions for the doctor are at the end of the instructions for use.


If you forget to take Lemocin
Do not take twice the amount if you have forgotten to take it before.
Suck one lozenge immediately and then continue using the usual dosage at the prescribed intervals.

If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How to store Lemocin?

Do not store above 25 °C.
Store the blister pack in the outer carton to protect the contents from light and moisture.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.



Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

5 How to store Lemocin?

Do not store above 25°C.
Store the blister pack in the outer carton to protect the contents from light and moisture.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In this way, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information
What Lemocin contains
- The active ingredients are: Tyrothricin, Cetrimonium bromide, Lidocaine
1 lozenge contains:
Tyrothricin 4 mg corresponding to Gramicidin 800 I.U.
Cetrimonium bromide 2 mg
Lidocaine 1 mg

- The other ingredients are:
Highly dispersed silicon dioxide, guar, magnesium stearate, saccharin sodium, sorbitol, talc, citric acid, peppermint flavouring, lemon flavouring, quinoline yellow (E 104), colouring greenn

What Lemocin looks like and contents of the pack
Rectangular, yellow-green speckled lozenge with lemon flavour.
10, 20 and 50 lozenges in blister packs.
Not all pack sizes may be placed on the market.