Angispray Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings
Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Otorhinolaryngology
Active ingredients: Hexetidine , Propionic acid (E280) , Chlorobutanol
Medicinal product withdrawn from the market on 09/11/2014
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what is Angispray ?
This medication is usually prescribed for:
- Affection limited to the oral mucosa and oropharynx
what is Angispray medication used for and indication?
- Local antibacterial and analgesic adjunctive treatment of affections limited to the oral mucosa and the oropharynx.
- NB: given the general clinical signs of bacterial infection, general antibiotic therapy should be considered.
Angispray Dosage
Adult and child over 15 years :
- 1 spray 4 to 6 times a day.
- Avoid breathing in while spraying.
Angispray Contraindications
CONTRA-INDICATED:
- Known allergy to local anesthetics and hexetidine.
- Do not use in children under 15 years old.
ADVISED AGAINST:
- This medicine contains 0.22 g of alcohol per spray. It is not recommended in patients suffering from liver disease, alcoholism, epilepsy, as well as in pregnant women.
- Pregnancy: in the absence of experimental and clinical data with this combination, ANGISPRAY is not recommended during pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding: in the absence of data on the passage of this medication into breast milk, ANGISPRAY should be avoided during breast-feeding.
how does Angispray work?
PREPARATIONS FOR THE THROAT.
ATC code: R02A.
(R: respiratory system).
Preparation for oral or oropharyngeal use combining a local antiseptic (hexetidine) and a local anesthetic (chlorobutanol).
Angispray Side Effects
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Numbness of the tongue
- Wrong way
- Irritation of the oral mucosa
- Dryness of the oral mucosa
Sensitization to hexetidine and local anesthetics with risks of anaphylactic reaction.
Temporary numbness of the tongue and possibility of aspiration (see warnings).
Due to the presence of alcohol (approximately 0.22 g per spray) frequent applications may cause irritation and dryness of the mucous membranes.
Angispray Interactions
- The simultaneous or successive use of other antiseptics should be avoided given the possible interferences (antagonism, inactivation).
- Hexetidine is inactivated by alkaline solutions.
- Hexetidine is inactivated by alkaline solutions.
Warnings and Precautions
WARNINGS
- Possibility of aspiration by anesthesia of the oropharyngeal crossroads:
- do not use this medication before meals or before taking a drink.
- The indication does not justify a prolonged treatment beyond 5 days, especially since it could expose to an imbalance of the normal microbial flora of the oral cavity with a risk of bacterial or fungal diffusion.
- Repeated or prolonged treatment in the mucosa may expose the risks of toxic systemic effects of contact anesthetics (damage to the central nervous system with convulsions, depression of the cardiovascular system).
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE:
- In the event of persistence of symptoms beyond 5 days and / or associated fever, the action to be taken must be reassessed.
- This medicine contains approximately 0.22 g of alcohol per spray. It is not recommended in patients suffering from liver disease, alcoholism, epilepsy, as well as in pregnant women.
PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY
Pregnancy
- In the absence of experimental and clinical data with this combination, ANGI SPRAY is not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
- In the absence of data on the passage of this medication into breast milk, ANGI SPRAY should be avoided during breast-feeding.
What happens if I overdose from Angispray ?
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What should I do if I miss a dose?
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What happens if you stop taking Angispray ?
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What is Forms and Composition ?
Appearance and shape
- Lack of information in the MA.
- 40 ml pressurized bottle (glass).
Composition
Active ingredient | Mouthwash |
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Hexetidine | 72.8 mg * |
Propionic acid | 47.2 mg * |
Chlorobutanol | 200 mg * |
No excipient with known effect ?
- is not present in the composition of this drug
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Special warnings:
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
Side effects:
- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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