Product information

Anaesthetic Throat Spray

Ultra Chloraseptic®'s 'numbing' sprays are an ideal way to relieve sore throats. Unlike some anaesthetic lozenges, which can numb the entire mouth, Ultra's gentle spray goes straight to the site of pain for effective relief in seconds.

Available in two great tasting flavours; Cherry and Original menthol.

Plus, with Ultra's pocket sized bottle and protective cap, its…
Ultra Fast, Ultra Targeted, Ultra Effective and Ultra Convenient.

Uses

Ultra Chloraseptic® Anaesthetic Throat Spray is used to relieve sore throat pain. The product contains the active ingredient benzocaine which is a local anaesthetic. It has a fast action and works by numbing the pain of a sore throat. It has a swivel head applicator to help deliver the local anaesthetic direct to the throat.

Active ingredient

0.71% Benzocaine

Other ingredients

Original Menthol Flavour: Ethanol, macrogol 300, propylene glycol, glycerol, cetylpyridinium chloride, saccharin sodium, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide, flavouring (levomenthol) and purified water.

Cherry Flavour: Ethanol, macrogol 300, propylene glycol, glycerol, cetylpyridinium chloride, saccharin sodium, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid, flavourings (cherry, cream, and levomenthol) and purified water.

Dosage and administration

For Adults and Teenagers:

• Hold breath and spray 3 times to the back of the throat.
• Repeat every 2-3 hours if required.
• Do not use more than 8 times a day.
  

For Children 6 - 12 years:

• Use only under adult supervision
• Do not use in a child who is unable to hold their breath whilst spraying.
• Hold breath and spray once to the back of the throat.
• Repeat every 2-3 hours if required.
• Do not use more than 8 times a day.

Do not use for more than 3 days in a row. If symptoms do not improve, consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Before you use

DO NOT use this spray if

• you have difficulty in breathing, noisy breathing or severe difficulty in swallowing. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if this applies to you
• you know you are allergic to benzocaine or any of the other ingredients
• you have been told that you have a rare blood condition called methaemoglobinaemia
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding

Do NOT use this medicine for children under 6 years of age.

This medicine contains a small quantity of alcohol (less than 0.006 units per spray) to dissolve the other ingredients.

If your sore throat is severe or prolonged, or accompanied by fever, headache, or feeling sick, consult a doctor.

Side effects

Allergic reactions have been reported occasionally with benzocaine. Although very unlikely, if your breathing is affected after using the spray, or if your face or mouth become swollen, stop using the spray and seek immediate medical advice.

Methaemoglobinaemia (a very rare blood condition) has been reported with benzocaine use.

If you experience any side effect whilst taking this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Price

£4.99 for approximately 100 sprays/30 doses.