Bg pattern

TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE

Prescription review online

Prescription review online

A doctor will review your case and decide whether a prescription is medically appropriate.

Talk to a doctor about this medicine

Talk to a doctor about this medicine

Discuss your symptoms and possible next steps in a quick online consultation.

This page is for general information. Consult a doctor for personal advice. Call emergency services if symptoms are severe.
About the medicine

How to use TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE

Translated with AI

This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are severe.

Show original

Introduction

Leaflet: information for the user

Tantum Verde 1.5 mg/ml

mouthwash and gargle solution

benzydamine, hydrochloride

Read this leaflet carefully before starting to use this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

Follow exactly the administration instructions of the medicine contained in this leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
  • If you need advice or more information, consult your pharmacist.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
  • You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 2 days.

Contents of the leaflet:

  1. What is Tantum Verde and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before taking Tantum Verde
  3. How to use Tantum Verde
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Tantum Verde
  6. Package contents and additional information

1. What is Tantum Verde and what is it used for

Tantum Verde contains the active ingredient benzydamine hydrochloride, which belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

It is used for the local symptomatic relief of pain and irritation of the throat, mouth, and gums that occur without fever, in adults and adolescents over 12 years old.

If symptoms worsen or last more than 2 days, or if irritation occurs, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor consulted.

Doctor consultation

Not sure if this medicine is right for you?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

2. What you need to know before taking Tantum Verde

Do not use Tantum Verde

  • If you are allergic to benzydamine or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to use Tantum Verde.
  • It should not be ingested.
  • Do not use more than the recommended dose.
  • Patient who have suffered or suffer from bronchial asthma should not use this medicine, as it may cause bronchospasm (sudden feeling of suffocation).
  • The use of this medicine is not recommended if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, other analgesics, or anti-inflammatory medicines.
  • Prolonged use of the medicine may lead to sensitization of the treated area, as well as irritation and dryness of the mouth mucosa. In such cases, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor consulted.
  • Do not use this medicine if fever occurs. Discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.

Children

Do not use in children under 12 years old.

Other medicines and Tantum Verde

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use other medicines.

Do not use at the same time as other medicines for use in the same area.

Using Tantum Verde with food, drinks, and alcohol

Do not eat or drink until 1 hour after using the medicine.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Do not use Tantum Verde during pregnancy unless clearly necessary and advised by your doctor. If treatment is needed, use the lowest dose for the shortest possible time.

Driving and using machines

This medicine, at the recommended doses and with the indicated use, does not alter the ability to drive or use other machines.

Tantum Verdecontains alcohol (ethanol), methyl parahydroxybenzoate, polysorbate 20, and peppermint flavor.

This medicine contains 1.2 g of alcohol (ethanol) per dose unit (15 ml). The amount in volume of this medicine is equivalent to 31 ml of beer or 13 ml of wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine does not produce any noticeable effect.

This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate, which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

This medicine contains polysorbates, which may cause allergic reactions.

This medicine contains fragrances (peppermint flavor) with allergens: benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, d-limonene, citronellol, geraniol, isoeugenol, linalol, and eugenol, which may cause allergic reactions.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose unit (15 ml); i.e., it is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to use Tantum Verde

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine contained in this leaflet or as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine is for buccopharyngeal use. It is applied by rinsing in case of mouth conditions or by gargling in case of throat conditions.

Brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly to remove any toothpaste residue before using this medicine.

The recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years old:

Pour 15 ml of Tantum Verde up to the 15-ml mark on the measuring cup. If you want to use it diluted, fill with water up to the 30-ml mark on the measuring cup.

Rinse/gargle for 30 seconds, 2 or 3 times a day.

Measuring cup with liquid levels marked at 15, 30, and 45 milliliters indicated with lines and labelsWash the measuring cup after each use.

Do not exceed the recommended doses.

Do not eat or drink until 1 hour after using the medicine.

Prolonged use of the medicine may lead to sensitization phenomena. If symptoms persist for more than 2 days, worsen, or if fever or other symptoms occur, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.

Use in children

Do not use in children under 12 years old.

If you use more Tantum Verde than you should:

Due to its buccopharyngeal use, it is unlikely to produce overdose symptoms. However, if you use more Tantum Verde than recommended, although very rarely, you may feel: excitement, convulsions, sweating, changes in gait, tremors, and vomiting in children.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion of large amounts of medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately for advice. You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

Medicine questions

Started taking the medicine and have questions?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

  • Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
    • Photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight).
  • Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
    • Excessive anesthetic effect in the application area.
    • Stinging sensation.
    • Dry mouth.
    • Burning sensation.
  • Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
    • Laryngospasm (contraction of the laryngeal muscles with a feeling of suffocation).
    • Angioedema (reaction of the blood circulation that affects the deep layers of the skin, causing inflammation and swelling).
  • Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data):
    • Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity).
    • Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), whose signs may include difficulty breathing, pain or tightness in the chest and/or feeling of dizziness/fainting, intense itching of the skin or hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, and which can be potentially fatal.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for human use medicines, https://www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Tantum Verde

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use this medicine after the expiration date shown on the packaging, after the abbreviation: EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and any unused medicines in the pharmacy's SIGRE collection point. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of Tantum Verde:

The active ingredient is benzydamine hydrochloride. Each milliliter (ml) of solution contains 1.5 mg of benzydamine hydrochloride.

The other components (excipients) are: saccharin, ethanol 10.1% (v/v), glycerol (E-422), sodium hydrogen carbonate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218), polysorbate 20, quinoline yellow (E-104), patent blue V (E-131), peppermint flavor (which contains fragrances with allergens: benzyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol, citral, d-limonene, citronellol, geraniol, isoeugenol, linalol, and eugenol), and purified water.

Appearance of the product and package contents:

The solution is a clear green liquid with a mint flavor and is packaged in plastic bottles containing 60 or 1000 ml, or glass bottles containing 240 ml of the mouthwash and gargle solution. It includes a measuring cup with 15-ml and 30-ml marks.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

ANGELINI PHARMA ESPAÑA, S.L.

C/ Antonio Machado, 78-80.

3rd floor, module A-Australia building

08840 Viladecans, Barcelona

Spain

Manufacturer

A.C.R.A.F. SpA

Via Vecchia del Pinocchio, 22

60131 Ancona,

Italy

Date of the last revision of this leaflet:September 2025

Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es

Online doctors for TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE

Discuss questions about TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE, including use, safety considerations and prescription review, subject to medical assessment and local regulations.

5.0 (29)
Doctor

Anna Biriukova

General medicine 6 years exp.

Dr Anna Biriukova is an internal medicine doctor with clinical experience in cardiology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. She provides online consultations for adults, offering expert medical support for heart health, hormonal balance, digestive issues, and general internal medicine.

Cardiology – Diagnosis and treatment of:

  • High blood pressure, blood pressure fluctuations, and cardiovascular risk prevention.
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias (tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations).
  • Leg swelling, chronic fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance.
  • EKG interpretation, lipid profile evaluation, cardiovascular risk assessment (heart attack, stroke).
  • Post-COVID-19 cardiac monitoring and care.
Endocrinology – Diabetes, thyroid, metabolism:
  • Diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes.
  • Individual treatment plans including oral medications and insulin therapy.
  • GLP-1 therapy– modern pharmacological treatment for weight management and diabetes control, including drug selection, monitoring, and safety follow-up.
  • Thyroid disorders – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid diseases (Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease).
  • Metabolic syndrome – obesity, lipid disorders, insulin resistance.
Gastroenterology – Digestive health:
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
  • Stomach and intestinal conditions: gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion.
  • Management of chronic digestive disorders and interpretation of tests (endoscopy, ultrasound, labs).
General internal medicine and preventive care:
  • Respiratory infections – cough, colds, bronchitis.
  • Lab test analysis, therapy adjustments, medication management.
  • Adult vaccinations – planning, contraindications assessment.
  • Cancer prevention – screening strategies and risk assessment.
  • Holistic approach – symptom relief, complication prevention, and quality of life improvement.
Dr Biriukova combines internal medicine with specialist insight, offering clear explanations, personalised treatment plans, and comprehensive care tailored to each patient.
Camera Book a video appointment
€60
5.0 (29)
Doctor

Dmytro Horobets

Family medicine 7 years exp.

Dr. Dmytro Horobets is a licensed family medicine physician in Poland, specialising in endocrinology, diabetology, obesity management, gastroenterology, pediatrics, general surgery, and pain medicine. He offers online consultations for adults and children, providing personalised medical support for a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns.

Areas of expertise:

  • Endocrinology: diabetes type 1 and type 2, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance.
  • Obesity medicine: structured weight management plans, nutritional counselling, obesity-related health risks.
  • Gastroenterology: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver and biliary conditions.
  • Pediatric care: infections, respiratory symptoms, digestive issues, growth and development monitoring.
  • General surgery support: pre- and post-surgical consultations, wound care, rehabilitation.
  • Pain management: chronic and acute pain, back pain, joint pain, post-traumatic pain syndromes.
  • Cardiovascular health: hypertension, cholesterol control, risk assessment for heart disease.
  • Preventive medicine: regular check-ups, health screenings, long-term management of chronic conditions.

Dr. Horobets combines evidence-based medicine with a patient-centred approach. He carefully evaluates each patient’s medical history and symptoms, offering clear explanations and structured treatment plans adapted to individual needs.

Whether you need help managing diabetes, tackling weight-related health issues, interpreting lab results, or receiving general family medicine support, Dr. Horobets provides professional online care tailored to your specific health goals.

Camera Book a video appointment
€60
5.0 (2)
Doctor

Svetlana Kolomeeva

Cardiology 18 years exp.

Dr. Svetlana Kolomeeva is a general practitioner and internal medicine doctor providing online consultations for adults. She helps patients manage acute symptoms, chronic conditions, and preventive care. Her clinical focus includes cardiovascular health, hypertension control, and managing symptoms like fatigue, weakness, sleep issues, and overall low energy.

Patients commonly seek her help for:

  • High blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, swelling, palpitations.
  • Diagnosis and management of hypertension, arrhythmias, and tachycardia.
  • Metabolic syndrome, excess weight, high cholesterol.
  • Chronic fatigue, insomnia, poor concentration, anxiety.
  • Respiratory symptoms: colds, flu, sore throat, cough, fever.
  • Digestive issues: heartburn, bloating, constipation, IBS symptoms.
  • Chronic conditions: diabetes, thyroid disorders.
  • Interpretation of lab tests and medical reports, therapy adjustment.
  • Second opinion and decision-making support.
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention and metabolic risk reduction.
  • Long-term follow-up and dynamic health monitoring.

Dr Kolomeeva combines clinical expertise with personalised care. She clearly explains diagnoses, guides patients through symptoms and treatment options, and provides actionable plans. Her consultations are designed not only to address current complaints but also to stabilise chronic conditions and prevent future complications. She supports patients through every stage of care – from first symptoms to ongoing health management.

Camera Book a video appointment
€55
5.0 (2)
Doctor

Alexander Nazarchuk

Allergology 7 years exp.

Dr. Alexander Nazarchuk is a physician specialising in allergology and internal medicine. He provides online consultations for adults, following the principles of evidence-based medicine — no outdated treatments or unnecessary tests, with clear explanations and a personalised approach. He helps patients with a wide range of allergic and therapeutic conditions, from common day-to-day complaints to complex cases involving allergies, gastrointestinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, respiratory symptoms, and more.

You can consult Dr. Nazarchuk for:

  • Test interpretation and guidance on diagnostic plans.
  • Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, bronchial asthma (including severe cases).
  • Food and drug allergies, skin rashes, angioedema.
  • Atopic dermatitis, urticaria, contact allergies.
  • Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) – initiation and ongoing management.
  • Abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits, nausea, heartburn.
  • High blood pressure and adjustment of baseline antihypertensive therapy.
  • Hyperlipidaemia and elevated cholesterol.
  • Cough, nasal congestion, fever, sore throat.
  • Anaemia, including iron deficiency and related conditions.
  • Other issues related to allergology and internal medicine.

During consultations, Dr. Nazarchuk takes a thorough, structured approach — analysing symptoms, identifying potential causes, and helping patients make informed decisions. Whether treatment, further investigation, or monitoring is needed, he explains each step clearly so you understand your health and how best to manage it.

Camera Book a video appointment
€55

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE?
TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE?
The active ingredient in TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE is benzydamine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE?
TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE is manufactured by Angelini Pharma Espana S.L.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
What are the alternatives to TANTUM VERDE 1.5 mg/ml SOLUTION FOR GARGLE AND MOUTH RINSE?
Other medicines with the same active substance (benzydamine) include DRACOSAN 1.5 mg/ml ORAL SOLUTION, FODONAL 3 mg LOZENGES LEMON FLAVORED, FODONAL 3 mg LOZENGES HONEY-ORANGE FLAVORED. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
bg-pattern-dark

Stay informed about Oladoctor

News about new services, product updates and useful information for patients.

Follow us on social media