Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24

Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 are uniquely formulated to provide lasting relief from the discomfort of mouth ulcers and sore gums. As each pastille slowly dissolves in your mouth, it continuously releases its active ingredients: benzalkonium chloride solution and compound benzoin tincture. These ingredients work together to provide antiseptic properties, helping to prevent and fight infection in the affected area, while also delivering a pleasant cooling sensation that soothes irritation.

These pastilles are an ideal choice for adults, the elderly, and children over 3 years of age, offering a convenient and palatable way to manage oral discomfort. Being sugar-free, Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 are also kind to your teeth.

Understanding Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are common, painful sores that can appear on the tongue, gums, or inside the cheeks and lips. They often have a white or yellow centre with a red rim and can make eating and speaking uncomfortable. While many factors can cause them, such as accidental bites, hot food burns, or even stress, Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 help to address the discomfort directly.

For more in-depth information on causes and prevention, please visit our Cold Sores & Ulcers condition page.

For adults, the elderly and children over 3 years of age:

• Dissolve one pastille in the mouth every 2 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 pastilles in 24 hours.

If you take too many pastilles:

Overdosage of the active ingredients is unlikely due to the low concentrations used and small pack size. If the dosage is grossly exceeded, sickness/nausea and vomiting may occur. If this happens, you should seek medical advice.

If you occasionally forget to take Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24, do not worry, just carry on using them when you remember.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist.

• Do not take Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzalkonium chloride solution, compound benzoin tincture or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
• Do not give to children under 3 years.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

It is unclear whether this product is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The potential risks are unknown. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machinery:

Using this product is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine:

This medicine contains 1.11mg benzalkonium chloride in each pastille. Benzalkonium chloride may cause local irritation.

This medicine contains 363.3 mg sorbitol in each pastille. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine.

Possible Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

If you have any unwanted side effects, you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

On rare occasions, hypersensitivity reactions to benzalkonium chloride occur involving difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and a rash (severe allergic reactions). Stop taking this medicine and seek urgent medical attention if you experience these symptoms. If you experience any other symptoms not mentioned, stop taking Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 after the ‘Use by’ date (last day of the month) printed on the carton.

Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles for Mouth Ulcers Pack of 24 do not require any special storage conditions.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

• Benzalkonium chloride solution 0.094% v/w and compound benzoin tincture 0.75% v/w.
• Sorbitol liquid (non-crystallising).
• Acacia.
• Peppermint oil.
• Simethicone antifoam.
• Vegetable oil.
• Beeswax.

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