FAQs
All you need to know

  • Q.What is Difflam™?

    A.Difflam™ is a formulation for sore throat and mouth conditions, and is available as a choice of spray or gargle formulations.1,2 Difflam products are available over the counter at your local pharmacy.

  • Q.How does Difflam™ work?

    A. All Difflam™ products contain the active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride which acts locally to stop pain and inflammation. Difflam™ helps to provide symptom relief from pain by helping to soothe the soreness and discomfort that you experience from a sore throat. 1,2

  • Q.Is Difflam™ suitable for children?

    A.Difflam™ Spray is suitable for children under 6 years.1* Difflam™ Oral Rinse is suitable for children over 12 years old.2

  • Q.Where can I buy Difflam™?

    A.Difflam™ Spray and Difflam™ Oral Rinse are available over the counter in your local pharmacy.

  • Q.Can bacteria or viruses cause sore throats?

    A.Most sore throats are caused by a virus. The viruses can cause tonsillitis, glandular fever and laryngitis. Sometimes bacteria cause sore throats. The bacterial infection Strep A causes strep throat and scarlet fever. These can give you a sore throat.

    Your immune system may clear the strep throat. Your GP may prescribe an antibiotic for severe strep throat that is not responding to other treatment.3

  • Q.Can you exercise with a sore throat?

    A.Exercise is usually OK if you have a minor sore throat. However it would be best to reduce the intensity and length of your workout - instead of going for a run, take a walk for example.

    Always check with your healthcare professional if you aren't sure whether it's OK to exercise.4

  • Q.How important is it to stay hydrated with a sore throat?

    A.Staying hydrated can help soothe a sore throat. Adults should drink plenty of cool or warm liquids but avoid hot drinks.

    Children and babies should be encouraged to drink water, juice or milk or indeed give them an ice lolly to suck on.3

  • Q.Should I avoid any foods with a sore throat?

    A.Avoid hot food and hot drinks.3

  • Q.Can I use Difflam™ after dental surgery?

    A.Difflam Oral Rinse can be used after dental surgery. By rinsing with benzydamine after dental surgery it may reduce pain and inflammation and improve healing of the surgical site.2

Stay Well

Remember, your pharmacist can help you with any minor health concerns and they’ll let you know if you need to see a doctor.

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References

Difflam™ Spray and Difflam™ Oral Rinse contain benzydamine hydrochloride. For relief from pain associated with inflammation of the mouth and throat. Always read the label carefully.

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Reporting of side effects:


If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. Please report side effects with any medicine or vaccine directly via the national reporting system HPRA Pharmacovigilance, Website: www.hpra.ie


By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. You should also report any side effects to Viatris Pharmacovigilance on 0044 (0) 800 1218267 or email pv.ireland@viatris.com.

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