2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol/ Amylmetacresol [Discontinued in SA Market]

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

• Minor mouth and throat infections

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or any of the excipients in this combination product

Cautions

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Children < 6 years
• Fructose intolerance
• Glucose-galactose malabsorption
• Sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: loz

Symptomatic relief of minor mouth and throat infections
Relief of cough associated with colds and allergies

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol/ Amylmetacresol
1.2/0.6 (mg)

• Oral (loz): 1 loz, 2-3hrly; Max: 12 loz/24hrs

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

Paed. forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: loz

Symptomatic relief of minor mouth and throat infections
Cough associated with colds and allergies

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol/ Amylmetacresol
1.2/0.6 (mg)

• Younger than 12 years: Not established for use
• Older than 12 years: Oral (loz): 1 loz, 2-3hrly; Max: 8 loz/24hrs

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

Pregnancy

• Caution
• There are no or limited amount of data from the use of amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol. As with all medicines care should be taken when using this combination product in pregnancy

Breastfeeding

• Caution
• It is unknown whether 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol or metabolites are excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot be excluded

Renal Impairment

• No dose adjustment recommended

Hepatic Impairment

• No dose adjustment recommended

Elderly

• No dose adjustment recommended

Porphyria Information

• Not yet classified (NC) 

Drugs in Sport

• Permitted - No warnings

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Glossodynia
• Oral discomfort

Immune, Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders

• Hypersensitivity

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

No known significant interactions

Please note that the products associated with this active ingredient monograph have all been discontinued in the South African market (Effective: October 2020).

The information in this monograph has not been updated and remains on the EMGuidance platform for reference purposes only.

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol have antiseptic properties.