GOLA ACTION*SPRAY 0.15%+0.5%

GOLA ACTION
1.5 mg/ml + 5 mg/ml Oral mucosa spray, solution
benzydamine hydrochloride/cetylpyridinium chloride

What it is and what it is used for
GOLA ACTION contains the active ingredients benzydamine hydrochloride and cetylpyridinium chloride, which act locally on the mouth and throat, respectively as an anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) and analgesic (relieves pain), and as an antiseptic (fights infections).
GOLA ACTION is used in adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 and over for the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic treatment of throat, mouth and gum irritations, in cases of gingivitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis (sore throat).
GOLA ACTION is also indicated before and after tooth extractions.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 10 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
DO NOT use GOLA ACTION

• If you are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride, cetylpyridinium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• In children under 6 years of age, as the pharmaceutical form (spray for nebulisation in the mouth and throat) is not suitable for use in children in this age group.
• In children aged between 6 and 12 years, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using GOLA ACTION.
• Do not use this medicine for more than 10 days. If you do not notice significant results, consult your doctor.
• The use, especially prolonged, of medicines for local use, such as GOLA ACTION, can cause sensitisation phenomena (allergic reactions). In this case, stop the treatment and consult your doctor.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• GOLA ACTION must not be used together with cleansing substances (anionic compounds) that may be present, for example, in toothpastes; therefore, do not use the product immediately before or after brushing your teeth.

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

Benzydamine side effects.
Burning and numbness of the oral mucosa (sensation of reduced sensitivity inside the mouth); rarely, hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reactions) may occur, including urticaria, photosensitivity (sensitivity to light) and bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchi causing severe breathing difficulties).

Cetylpyridinium side effects.
Very rarely, local irritation or a slight burning sensation in the mouth or throat may be observed.

These side effects are generally temporary. Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

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.