Benalet is a remedy in the form of tablets indicated to assist in treating dry cough, sore throat and pharyngitis, caused by inflammation or irritation of the respiratory pathways.
Benalet tablets contain diphnidramine, sodium citrate and ammonium chloride in their composition, with anti -allergic and expectorant action, reducing the irritation of the throat and pharynx, relieving inflammation and diluting secretions, facilitating its elimination and improving breathing.
Benalet can be purchased from pharmacies and drugstores, in honey, lemão, raspberry or mint flavors, and used by adults or children over 12.
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Benalet’s tablets are indicated for:
- Dry cough;
- Sore throat irritation;
- Pharyngitis.
This remedy reduces irritation and inflammation of the upper airways, which may arise during flu, colds or allergies, for example.
If you have a throat irritation and want a medical evaluation, schedule an appointment with the otolaryngologist in the nearest region:
How to use
The recommended dose of Benalet for adults and children over 12 is 1 tablet, which should be slowly dissolved in the mouth, not being broken, wrinkled, chewed or swallowed with water.
The maximum recommended amount per hour is 2 tablets. The maximum dose indicated is 8 tablets per day.
Possible side effects
Although rare, the side effects that may arise during treatment with Benalet’s tablets are drowsiness, vertigo, dryness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, sedation, constipation, diarrhea and difficulties to urinate.
In the elderly, Benalet tablets can cause dizziness, excessive sedation, mental confusion, fainting and falling blood pressure due to the presence of anti -allergic.
Who should not use
Benalet should not be used by people with allergy to formula components, breastfeeding women, or people who use tranquilizer, hypnotic sedatives, anti -colinergic medications and/or monoaminoxidase inhibitors.
Benalet should not be used by people with diabetes either by children under 12, pregnant or breastfeeding women. See other throat tablets.
Because Benalet’s tablets can cause drowsiness, it is important to avoid using this medicine in situations that require a lot of attention, such as driving vehicles or operation of heavy machinery.
In addition, people with pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis, acute or chronic asthma, glaucoma or prostate hyperplasia, should only use the benalet if recommended by the doctor.
Benalet mint and lemon pads contain the tartrazine dye in its composition, and therefore should not be used by people who have salicylic acid allergies as it can cause allergic reactions, including bronchial asthma.
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