EUSPIDOL GOLA*15ML SPR 0.16%

Euspidol Gola 0.16% oral mucosa spray
Ketoprofen lysine salt

What it is and what it is used for
Euspidol Gola contains the active ingredient ketoprofen lysine salt, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("NSAIDs") used to relieve pain and inflammation.

This medicine is used as a symptomatic treatment for irritation and/or inflammation of the mouth and pharynx (e.g. gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis), including after dental procedures such as cavity treatment or tooth extraction.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short period of treatment.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Euspidol Gola:
- if you are allergic to ketoprofen lysine salt, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("NSAIDs") or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have a history of a breathing problem called bronchial asthma;
- if taking medicines such as acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has previously caused problems such as asthma attacks, breathing difficulties due to a temporary narrowing of the bronchi (bronchospasm) or the presence of nasal polyps, rhinitis (acute rhinitis), allergic skin reactions such as urticaria or swelling of the face around the eyes and mouth (angioedema);
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see the section "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Euspidol Gola.

The use of this medicine, especially if prolonged, may cause sensitization phenomena (increased response with repeated doses of the same drug) or local irritation; in these cases, it is necessary to stop the treatment and consult your doctor who can prescribe an appropriate therapy.

Do not use this medicine for long periods.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects may occur:

Very rare (may affect less than 1 in 10,000 people):
- throat irritation;
- allergic phenomena such as swelling of the face, particularly around the mouth and eyes, tongue or throat (angioneurotic edema); this occurs especially in people allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("NSAIDs").

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.