Tablets for the symptomatic relief of mild infections of the mouth and throat with pain and without fever.
Contains 20 sucking tablets.
Apocar has a double effect due to its components, antiseptic and disinfectant action due to chlorhexidine and anaesthetic action due to benzocaine.
It is indicated for the temporary and symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections such as canker sores, irritation and aphonia.
It comes in a pack of 20 tablets.
Adults and children over 6 years of age.
Take 1 tablet every 2 to 3 hours and no more than 8 tablets a day.
Children under 6 years of age are contraindicated, as children are more sensitive to the use of benzocaine, as well as those over 65 years of age, whose use is not indicated, in addition to the sensitivity because it produces hypertension.
Pregnancy and lactation: a doctor should be consulted.
Like all medicines, Apogar may cause side effects. Specifically, the following have been observed
Frequent adverse reactions: irritation of the mouth or tip of the tongue, allergic reactions due to the use of chlorhexidine or benzocaine.
Very frequent adverse reactions: Oedema (due to fluid retention), hypertension, discolouration of the teeth may occur (this is temporary and is removed by cleaning) and altered taste may occur.
Cases of methaemoglobinaemia due to benzocaine have been reported, the symptoms of which are dizziness, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis (bluish discolouration of mucous membranes and skin), altered mental state, dizziness, etc.
The active ingredients are chlorhexidine dichloride 5 mg and benzocaine 5 mg.
The other ingredients are: mannitol (E-421), microcrystalline cellulose (E-460), povidone, magnesium stearate, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin (E-954), menthol flavouring and orange flavouring.
Apogar is an orange-flavoured lozenge. The tablet dissolves slowly in the mouth, without chewing or swallowing.
Take the minimum number of lozenges to relieve symptoms in the shortest number of days.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.
The prices of non-prescription drugs are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.