Benet is a benzydamine oral spray used for sore throat, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. It reduces inflammation and makes swallowing easier.
Composition
Each 30 mL of Benet spray contains 0.045 g of benzydamine hydrochloride (0.15%) as the active ingredient, as well as saccharin as a sweetener, methylparaben as a preservative, mint essence as a flavoring agent, and ethanol as a solvent.
Each spray delivers 0.18 mL (0.270 mg of benzydamine hydrochloride).
Indications
Adjunctive therapy to antibacterial treatment for sore throat, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis;
Following tonsillectomy;
Oral mucositis (inflammation and irritation of the oral mucosa) caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other medical procedures or conditions, such as tracheal intubation;
Treatment and prevention of aphthous ulcers, glossitis, gingivitis, and stomatitis;
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis;
Oral mucosal lesions caused by Behçet's disease;
Oral mucosal lesions caused by diseases of the pemphigus group;
Treatment of oral lesions associated with erythema multiforme, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis;
Treatment of erosive oral lichen planus;
Relief of pain following various procedures involving the mouth and throat, including periodontal procedures and surgery on the oral cavity, teeth, and jaws;
Treatment of inflammation of the oral mucosa (stomatitis).
Method of Administration and Dosage
Benet Spray:
Adults and elderly patients: One spray at intervals of 1.5–3 hours, 4–8 times daily.
Children aged 6–12 years: One spray at intervals of 1.5–3 hours, 4 times daily.
Children under 6 years of age: One spray for every 4 kg of body weight, at intervals of 1.5–3 hours, up to a maximum of 4 sprays per day.
Warnings and Precautions
Systemic absorption of the product is very low due to minimal absorption through the oral mucosa and the swallowing of a portion of the product. Therefore, toxicity due to overdose of Benet oral spray does not occur.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Children: Due to insufficient clinical experience, the product is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Pregnancy Category B. A physician should decide whether the product should be used during pregnancy or lactation.
Effects on Driving and Operating Machinery: No effects have been described.
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature, not exceeding 30°C.
