Active Ingredient	Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Manufacturer	Novartis Ltd.
Origin	Turkey
Reference	N/A

What is Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride) used for?

Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride) is an oral lozenge used to treat a sore throat caused by bacteria while reducing irritation and pain. It contains an antiseptic that destroys bacteria cells as well as an anesthetic that numbs the throat slightly. This makes it effective for consumption during an upper respiratory tract infection or flu causing coughing or a sore throat. Your physician may recommend this medication be used along with others or for the treatment of other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride)?

Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride) is normally used one to four times each day as needed to treat your symptoms. The medication comes in the form of a lozenge that should be placed on the tongue and held in the mouth while it dissolves and the medication is allowed to be absorbed into the throat. Do not split or crush the lozenge before use to ensure the entire dosage is administered slowly and evenly. Ask your physician any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct usage.

What are the side effects of Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride)?

Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride) will not cause side effects in most patients. Stop using the lozenges and contact your physician as soon as possible if any serious or worrying side effects occur being especially cautious about any signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. These conditions may require adjustments to your dosage or immediate medical attention in serious cases to prevent further health complications from occurring.

Please Note

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Mebucain Mint (Lidocaine HCL/Cetylpyridinium Chloride). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.