Glycerol [Glycerin], Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, Thymol
Mouth Wash
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It is an antiseptic gargle used for the treatment of sore throat and mouth ulcers. It can also be used as mouthwash or gargle for oral hygiene.
- Use one part of medication and dilute with three parts of water before use
- Do not use it neat (without mixing with water)
- Gargle for 30 seconds each time
- Do not swallow the medication
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients found in the medication
- If swallowed, may cause stomach discomfort
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimer
The content of this article does not replace the information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (NHG Health, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS).
The images and video in this article has been developed by the Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP) and have been reviewed by the PSS-National Medication Information workgroup.
