TANTUM VERDE*MOUTHWASH 120ML0.15%

TANTUM VERDE 0.15% mouthwash
Benzydamine hydrochloride

What it is and what it is used for
Tantum Verde mouthwash is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic properties, meaning a medicine that acts against pain and inflammation of the throat, mouth, and gums. Tantum Verde mouthwash also exhibits disinfectant properties and a moderate surface anesthetic action.

Tantum Verde mouthwash is used for the treatment of symptoms of inflammation and irritation, including those associated with pain in the gums, mouth, and throat (e.g., gingivitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis), also as a result of conservative or extractive dental therapy (e.g., cavity treatment or tooth extraction).

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Tantum Verde
- if you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tantum Verde. In a limited number of patients, internal lesions of the mouth and throat can be a sign of more serious illnesses.
In particular, inform your doctor:
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
- if you have suffered from breathing difficulties in the past, such as asthma.

The use of Tantum Verde mouthwash, especially if prolonged, can lead to sensitization phenomena (allergic phenomena). See paragraph 4 “Possible side effects”. In this case, stop treatment and contact your doctor.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur with the use of Tantum Verde:

uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- photosensitivity (skin sensitivity to light);

rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- hypersensitivity reactions (allergic reaction)
- burning and dryness of the mouth.

very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- laryngospasm (difficulty breathing)
- angioedema (sudden swelling of the mouth/throat and mucous membranes causing difficulty in swallowing and/or breathing)

not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions)

If during treatment with Tantum Verde you experience any of the side effects listed above, STOP treatment and contact your doctor immediately:

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.