Dorithricin®: FAQs
Dorithricin®: FAQs
We have compiled all the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the proven throat medicine Dorithricin® for you here.
Indications & composition
Dorithricin®throat lozenges are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of infections of the oral cavity and pharynx that cause a sore throat and discomfort when swallowing.
Dorithricin®throat lozenges can be taken in every phase of pharyngitis. From the onset of a burning, scratchy sensation and/or tingling in the throat through discomfort when swallowing all the way to severe throat pain.
A sore throat and swallowing difficulties are among the typical symptoms of tonsillitis. To relieve these symptoms, Dorithricin® can be used as supportive therapy in consultation with the doctor.
The following principles applies:
Always visit your doctor if you have tonsillitis. He will decide about the necessary therapeutic options (e.g. use of antibiotics) and can tell you whether the supplementary use of Dorithricin® is recommendable in your case.
Dorithricin® contains a unique active ingredient formula:
The local analgesic benzocaine provides rapid and lasting pain relief. The two other active ingredients have a mutually synergistic effect: The focus is on the natural anti-infective tyrothricin, which has excellent antibacterial efficacy and thereby effectively targets bacterial pathogens. This effect is optimally supported by the local antiseptic benzalkonium chloride. Above and beyond this, tyrothricin has a pronounced antiviral effect in combination with the other active ingredients in Dorithricin® which target several virus strains known as “cold viruses”1.
In conclusion: Dorithricin® provides rapid and long-lasting relief from a sore throat, fights bacteria and viruses and slows down the infection – all while boasting good tolerability.
No, tyrothricin is effective against bacterial pathogens and does not develop a resistance.
No, the local analgesic benzocaine is supplied in a medically beneficial dosage so that the pain is quickly alleviated without causing unpleasant numbness in the mouth.
Yes, Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges are gluten-free.
Yes, Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges are lactose-free.
Yes, Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges are sugar-free.
Children, pregnancy, lactation
Dorithricin® is extremely well-tolerated and sugar-free, which means children can also benefit from treatment with Dorithricin® (as long as they are able to suck on lozenges without the risk of choking).
Tip:
Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges with a wild-berry flavour are particularly suitable for young children with sore a throat.
Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicinal products during pregnancy or lactation. To date there is no evidence that Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges can harm an unborn child. Nevertheless, to be one the safe side, Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges should only be administered after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Administration & dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, the usual dose is:
Allow 1-2 lozenges to dissolve slowly in the mouth several times daily, i.e. every 2-3 hours. The treatment should be continued for one more day after the symptoms have subsided.
If your sore throat persists for more than 3 days or is accompanied by fever or shortness of breath, please contact a doctor. You are also advised to contact a doctor if your symptoms get worse.
History, flavours, pack sizes
Dorithricin® has been on the market since 1954. Many satisfied users pass on their recommendation to use Dorithricin® to alleviate a sore throat and swallowing difficulties from generation to generation. A proven throat medicine with a long tradition!
Yes, Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges are available in two different flavours:
- Dorithricin®Throat Lozenges Classic with a pleasant fresh minty flavour.
- Dorithricin®Throat Lozenges Wild Berry with a delicious fruity forest berry flavour – ideal for children.
Yes, Dorithricin® is supplied in pack sizes containing 20 lozenges and 40 lozenges.
Special notes
If you are suffering from purulent tonsillitis with fever, it is always up to your doctor to decide whether Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges should be concomitantly administered to supplement the primary treatment measures, e.g. antibiotics.
- Dorithricin®Throat Lozenges should not be used in persons with fresh wounds in the mouth and throat.
- You should ask a doctor for advice in the case of severe pharyngitis or a sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea or vomiting.
- Patients with a tendency to hypersensitivity reactions of the skin (allergic contact dermatitis) should avoid taking Dorithricin®Throat Lozenges due to the potential for sensitisation.
This medicinal product contains the sugar substitute sorbitol. Please do not take Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges until after you have consulted your doctor if you know that are intolerant to certain types of sugar or sugar substitutes.
Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to tyrothricin, benzalkonium chloride, benzocaine, mint oil or to any of the other excipients in Dorithricin® Throat Lozenges.
Yes, diabetics can also take Dorithricin®. The sugar substitute sorbitol contained in 1 throat lozenge is equivalent to approx. 0.07 bread units (BE).
No, Dorithricin® is not on any doping list and does not affect doping tests either.
Contact
Do you have any further questions about Dorithricin®? If so, please contact dorithricin@medice.de
