FAQsDorithricin®: FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.