Fodonal 3 mg Lemon Flavour

Fodonal is a medicine whose active ingredient is benzydamine, which is indicated for the treatment of acute sore throat.

It comes in a convenient pack of 24 lozenges with a refreshing lemon flavour.

Suitable for use in adults and children over 6 years of age.

This medicine is for oropharyngeal use only. Therefore, slowly dissolve 1 lozenge in the mouth to suck, without swallowing or chewing. The recommended dose is 1 lozenge 3 times a day, when pain relief is needed.

This dose should not be exceeded and in children should be supervised by an adult.

Do not take for more than 7 days in a row.

Do not use Fodonal lemon flavour:

• In children under 6 years of age.

• If you are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride or to any of the excipients.

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Side effects

Fodonal Lemon may cause side effects, as with all medicines. In this case, the following have been observed:

• Rare: skin sensitivity to sunlight causing a rash or sunburn.

• Rare: burning sensation or dryness of the skin. If this happens, take sips of water to reduce the effect of the medicine.

• Very rare: sudden swelling of the mouth/throat and mucous membranes (angioedema, symptoms of which may include difficulty breathing or swallowing, rash, pruritus [severe itching], hives or swelling of the face, hands and feet, eyes, lips and/or tongue, and dizziness). Breathing difficulties (laryngospasm or bronchospasm).

• Unknown frequency: allergic reactions (hypersensitivity). Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), signs of which may include difficulty breathing, chest pain or tightness and/or feeling of dizziness/fainting, severe itching of the skin or bumps on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, and which may be life-threatening. Local loss of sensitivity of the oral mucosa (oral hypoaesthesia).

The active substance in Fodonal Lemon is benzydamine. Each tablet contains 3 mg benzydamine hydrochloride (equivalent to 2.68 mg benzydamine). As excipients: Isomalt (E-953), citric acid monohydrate, aspartame (E-951), quinoline yellow (E-104), lemon flavouring and peppermint oil.

This medicine comes in the form of round yellow tablets with a diameter of 19 mm and a pleasant lemon flavour.

If symptoms persist or worsen after 3 days, or if you experience fever, severe sore throat or other symptoms, consult your doctor.

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 medicines 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.