LISOMUCIL THROAT*16PASTL 8.75MG

KETODOL GOLA 8.75 mg lemon and honey flavor lozenges
Flurbiprofen

What it is and what it is used for
LISOMUCIL GOLA contains flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) medicine that works against inflammation and pain in the throat, mouth, and gums.

LISOMUCIL GOLA is used in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age for the treatment of pain and irritation symptoms in the gums, mouth, and throat (e.g., gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis).

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days of treatment (see section 3).

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take LISOMUCIL GOLA
- if you are allergic to flurbiprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (a medicine for inflammation, pain, fever, and heart problems) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (see section Other medicines and LISOMUCIL GOLA);
- if you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
- if you suffer from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease);
- if you frequently suffer from peptic ulcer (stomach lesion) or stomach or intestinal bleeding (two or more distinct episodes of ulcer or bleeding);
- if you suffer from severe heart failure (reduced heart function), severe liver failure (reduced liver function), and severe kidney failure (reduced kidney function);
- if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy (see section Pregnancy and breastfeeding).

Do not give LISOMUCIL GOLA to children under 12 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking LISOMUCIL GOLA.

In particular, inform your doctor if:
- you have a history of bronchial asthma (a respiratory disease), as this increases the risk of bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchi causing severe breathing difficulty due to reduced airflow);
- you have a history of allergies;
- you are taking other Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs);
- you suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease;
- you suffer from reduced kidney, heart, or liver function (renal, cardiac, or hepatic insufficiency);
- you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure);
- you have been taking other analgesics for a long time or without following the dosage, as headache may occur;
- you have a history of peptic ulcer (stomach lesion) and other stomach and intestinal diseases, as this increases the risk of these diseases recurring. This risk increases especially with high doses of flurbiprofen, if you are elderly, or if the peptic ulcer has been complicated by bleeding or perforation of the stomach and intestine (see section 4 Possible side effects);
- you are elderly (as you are more likely to experience side effects);
- you have heart or blood vessel problems, as medicines like LISOMUCIL GOLA may be associated with a modest increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. The risk of side effects increases with high doses and prolonged treatment; do not exceed the dose of LISOMUCIL GOLA and do not take it for long periods. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, a history of stroke, or think you may be at risk for these conditions (for example, if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or smoke);
- you have an infection - refer to the Infections section below.

Infections
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can mask signs of infection such as fever and pain. This can delay appropriate treatment of the infection, which, in turn, can lead to an increased risk of complications. If you take this medicine during an infection and the symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Report any unusual abdominal symptoms to your doctor.

The use of this medicine, especially if prolonged, can lead to allergic phenomena or local irritation (see section 4 Possible side effects); in such cases, stop the treatment and consult your doctor who, if necessary, will prescribe appropriate therapy.
If you experience mouth irritation, stop the treatment.

Children and adolescents
Do not give LISOMUCIL GOLA to children under 12 years of age.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience the following side effects during treatment with LISOMUCIL GOLA, STOP treatment and contact your doctor immediately:
• allergic phenomena (sensitization phenomena):
- allergic reaction;
- anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions);
- angioedema (sudden swelling of the mouth/throat and mucous membranes);
• local irritation;
• sensations of warmth or tingling in the mouth and throat;
• respiratory phenomena: asthma, bronchospasm, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing;
• various skin disorders: skin rashes of various types, itching, redness, swelling, skin loss, blisters, peeling, or ulceration of the skin and mucous membranes.

If you experience the following side effects at the beginning of treatment with LISOMUCIL GOLA, contact your doctor immediately:
- abdominal pain;
- peptic ulcer (stomach lesion);
- perforation and bleeding of the stomach or intestine.
These side effects can be fatal and may occur with or without warning symptoms. These side effects occur especially if you are elderly or have a history of stomach and intestinal diseases.

You may also experience the following side effects:

Effects on the blood
- anemia (reduction in the amount of red blood cells in the blood);
- thrombocytopenia (reduction in the number of platelets in the blood);
- aplastic anemia (reduction in the amount of all types of blood cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets);
- agranulocytosis (reduction in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the blood).

Effects on the nervous system
- dizziness;
- headache;
- paresthesia (numbness of the limbs or other parts of the body);
- drowsiness;
- cerebrovascular accidents (diseases caused by lack of blood flow to an area of the brain);
- visual disturbances;
- optic neuritis (severe inflammation of the optic nerve, which can lead to reduced vision up to blindness);
- migraine (chronic disease characterized by recurrent headaches);
- confusion;
- vertigo.

Effects on the immune system:
- anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reaction);
- angioedema (inflammatory skin reaction);
- hypersensitivity.

Effects on the eye:
- visual disturbances.

Effects on the ear and labyrinth:
- tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Effects on the cardiovascular system:
- heart failure;
- swelling;
- hypertension (high blood pressure).

Effects on the bronchi and lungs:
- throat irritation;
- asthma;
- bronchospasm (narrowing of the bronchi causing severe breathing difficulty due to reduced airflow);
- dyspnea (shortness of breath);
- blisters in the mouth or throat;
- numbness of the mouth or throat.

Effects on the mouth, stomach and intestine:
- diarrhea;
- lesions inside the mouth;
- nausea;
- pain in the mouth and throat;
- sensation of heat or burning, tingling of the mouth;
- abdominal distension;
- abdominal pain;
- constipation;
- dry mouth;
- difficulty digesting;
- flatulence (emission of gas from the intestine);
- inflammation of the tongue;
- altered taste;
- vomiting;
- blood in the stools;
- blood in the vomit;
- bleeding from the stomach and intestine;
- colitis;
- worsening of inflammatory diseases of the colon and intestine (Crohn's disease);
- gastritis (inflammation of the stomach);
- peptic ulcer;
- gastric perforation.

Effects on the skin and subcutaneous tissue:
- rash (skin eruption);
- itching;
- urticaria (skin redness accompanied by itching);
- purpura (appearance of purplish skin patches of various sizes);
- bullous dermatoses (severe skin lesions characterized by erythema, bullous lesions with areas of skin detachment), including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, and Erythema multiforme.

Effects on the kidneys and urinary tract:
- renal toxicity;
- tubulointerstitial nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys);
- nephrotic syndrome (alteration of the renal glomeruli leading to protein loss in the urine);
- renal failure (reduced kidney function).

General effects and effects at the administration site:
- fever;
- pain;
- discomfort;
- fatigue.

Effects on the liver
- hepatitis.

Psychiatric effects:
- insomnia;
- depression;
- hallucination.


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.