What are the side effects of Dorithricin throat lozenges Classic ®? | Dorithricin ®

What are the side effects of Dorithricin throat lozenges Classic ®?

As with any medication, Dorithricin Neck Tablets Classic ® may also cause side effects. In rare cases (1-10 out of 10,000 people treated), hypersensitivity to the individual active ingredients and carriers may occur. Data are available so far only for the degradation products of benzocaine and for the mint oil used as a carrier.

Hypersensitivity reactions (allergy) can manifest themselves in many ways. Skin rashes and itching or gastrointestinal complaints may occur. In the worst case, a so-called anaphylactic shock with shortness of breath occurs, which requires emergency medical treatment. However, this is only the case in extreme cases of allergy, in most cases it is only a fleeting skin rash. If you suddenly feel unwell after taking the lozenges, it is always advisable to stop taking the tablets for the time being and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

With which medications can Dorithricin ® interact?

There are currently no known interactions with other drugs for Dorithricin Neck Tablets Classic ®. Nevertheless, the doctor or pharmacist should be informed of the current medication with every new medicine. Most infections of the mouth and throat heal on their own, even without the use of antibiotics.

This is also due to the fact that a large number of infections are mediated by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics, since these alone are directed against bacterial infections.However, in some cases, for example, purulent tonsillitis, the prescription of an antibiotic may be necessary. This is usually done after a thorough examination by the family doctor or ENT specialist. This doctor will also decide whether additional symptomatic therapy with Dorithricin is appropriate and helpful. In principle, taking an antibiotic is not a contraindication for Dorithricin Neck Tablets Classic ®, but the attending physician should always be asked for advice. If necessary, he will recommend you another preparation with which he has had better experience, for example.

Are there contraindications for Dorithricin ®?

Dorithricin throat tablets Classic ® must not be taken if a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride or benzocaine is known. If you have had an allergic reaction to the pain injection at the dentist in the past, this is an indication of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics, to which benzocaine also belongs. The same applies to the other carriers of the drug, namely: Dorithricin ® tablets should also not be taken if there are open wounds in the mouth and throat.

  • Sorbitol,
  • Talcum powder,
  • Sucrose stearate type III,
  • Saccharin sodium 2H2O,
  • Mint oil,
  • Povidone (K 25) and
  • Carmelless sodium.

The consumption of alcohol is generally not recommended for infections of the mouth and throat area, as it can disturb the natural self-healing process of the body and weaken the immune system. The manufacturer of Dorithricin throat tablets Classic ® does not explicitly warn against taking his drug and alcohol at the same time. There are also no known interactions.

However, the consumption of alcohol is not recommended for the reasons mentioned above. Dorithricin throat lozenges Classic ® have not shown any evidence of harm to the unborn and newborn child to date. Dorithricin throat lozenges Classic ® are also approved for use in children, but it must be ensured that children can suck the tablets properly in the mouth.

As this ability is not present in infants and toddlers, children under 24 months of age are not allowed to take this medicine. Dorithricin throat tablets Classic ® contain the active ingredient tyrothricin – this is an antibiotic. Many antibiotics impair the function of the gastrointestinal tract and can therefore reduce the effect of the contraceptive pill and thus no longer provide reliable protection against pregnancy.

With Dorithricin ®, on the other hand, the antibiotic active ingredient acts strictly locally in the mouth and throat area through the lozenge and therefore has no systemic influence – and thus no effect on the gastrointestinal tract and the effect of the pill. It should be noted, however, that infections of the mouth and throat area and hypersensitivity to the drug can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea and nausea. In these cases, the absorption of the active ingredients of the contraceptive pill cannot be guaranteed and further anti-conception aids such as condoms should be used.