Benzalkonium / Hexylresorcinol / Zinc Chloride
This multi-ingredient medication is commonly used in throat lozenges and oral preparations to provide relief from sore throat, mouth irritation, and minor throat discomfort. It combines antiseptic properties to help reduce bacterial growth in the mouth and throat with local anesthetic and astringent effects for symptomatic relief. It is typically used by adults and children for short-term relief of咽喉疼痛和口腔不适症状.
A combination antiseptic and anesthetic medication used in throat lozenges for temporary relief of sore throat and mouth irritation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1356107
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Hexylresorcinol / Zinc Chloride
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of sore throat, pharyngitis, mouth irritation, and minor throat discomfort associated with colds or infections. Also used for minor mouth ulcers and gingivitis.
Benzalkonium chloride provides antiseptic action against bacteria in the oral cavity. Hexylresorcinol acts as a local anesthetic and mild antiseptic. Zinc chloride provides astringent effects that help reduce swelling and inflammation of throat tissues.
Typically administered as lozenges to be dissolved slowly in the mouth. Should not be swallowed whole. Not recommended for children under specified age limits (usually 3-6 years depending on formulation). Discontinue use and consult a physician if symptoms persist beyond 7 days or worsen. May cause temporary numbness of the tongue or oral tissues.
Official drug label
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