NEOBOROCILLINA*20PAST 1.2+20MG

NEO BOROCILLINA 1.2 mg + 20 mg lozenges
2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate

What it is and what it is used for
Neo Borocillina lozenges contain the active ingredients 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate and belong to a category of medicines called antiseptics (antibacterials) of the oropharyngeal cavity (mouth and throat), used to treat the symptoms of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat.

2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate have an antiseptic (antibacterial) action in the oral cavity. In addition, sodium benzoate helps to thin the secretions (phlegm) of the respiratory tract.

Neo Borocillina lozenges:
• have a disinfectant and antibacterial action against numerous germs that can cause oral cavity diseases;
• have a rapid bactericidal action (eliminates bacteria) and a prolonged effect

What you need to know before taking the medicine
DO NOT use Neo Borocillina lozenges
• if you are allergic to 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol or sodium benzoate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in children under two years of age with a predisposition to laryngospasm (contraction of the laryngeal muscles) and convulsions

Warnings and precautions
The use of products for local use, especially if prolonged, can give rise to allergic phenomena. In this case, stop the treatment and consult your doctor.

Children
Neo Borocillina lozenges should not be used in children under two years of age with a predisposition to convulsions and laryngospasm (contraction of the laryngeal muscles), because it contains levomenthol.
In children over two years of age, use this medicine with caution and under direct medical supervision.

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

Very rare side effects:
• allergic reactions (hypersensitivity);
• dizziness;
• difficulty breathing (respiratory failure);
• swelling of the throat (glottal edema);
• vomiting;
• malaise;
• sweating;
• swelling (edema) of the arms;
• swelling of the mouth, eyelids, face;
• urticaria;
• damage to red blood cells and consequent anemia (hemolytic anemia);
• yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

Sodium benzoate may have a mildly irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell 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.