What is Difflam Throat Numbing Spray? Difflam Throat Spray is a fast-acting oral relief spray that can be used to treat inflammation and soreness in the mouth or throat. It is suitable for adults and children of all ages. This spray contains Benzydamine Hydrochloride, a painkilling medicine. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation. When applied directly to the affected area, this spray works as a local anaesthetic and causes a numbness that provides pain relief at the site of the application. Who can use Difflam Throat Numbing Spray? Suitable for adults and children over the age of 6. If it needs to be given to a child under the age of 6, please ask for the recommended amount from a pharmacist. This product is not eligible for returns Ingredients What are the active ingredients? Benzydamine What are the other ingredients? Glycerol, saccharin, sodium bicarbonate, ethanol, methylhydroxybenzoate, mouthwash flavour, polysorbate 20 and purified water.Ingredients Usage How to use Difflam Throat Numbing Spray To use the spray, hold the bottle in an upright position. Lift the spray-tube through 90 until it is horizontal. The first time you use the spray you need to prime it. Point the spray-tube away from your face. Press down firmly on the green plunger until a fine spray appears from the end of the spray-tube. The spray is now ready to use. Aim the spray-tube at the sore part of your mouth or throat and press down on the green plunger again. One press releases one puff. After spraying the desired number of puffs, wipe the end of the spray-tube with a tissue. This helps to stop it becoming blocked. Push the spray-tube back down as shown in the diagram. This stops any puffs being accidentally released. Do not push anything into the end of spray-tube if it becomes blocked. Return the spray to your pharmacist Usage Warnings Precautions to consider before using Difflam Throat Numbing Spray Do not use Difflam Spray if: You are allergic to benzydamine hydrochloride. You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Difflam Spray Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Difflam Spray: If you have a history of asthma. If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory NSAID drugs Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them. Allergic reactions are rare, but can be serious. Tell your doctor immediately if you get any sudden swelling in the mouth/ throat, difficulty breathing, rash or itching especially if affecting the whole body. Uncommon may affect up to 1 in 100 people: Skin sensitivity to sunlight causing a rash or sunburn. Rare may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people: Burning sensation or dryness of the mouth. If this happens to you, try sipping a glass of water to reduce the effect. Very rare may affect up to 1 in every 10,000 people: Sudden swelling in the mouth/throat and mucous membranes angioedema. Difficulty breathing laryngospasm Warnings