BUCOMAX LOZENGES HONEY & LEMON FLAVORED

2. What you need to know before taking bucomax

Do not takebucomax

• If you are allergic to amilmetacresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take bucomax.

If it does not improve, worsens after 2 days of treatment, or you have a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting, you should consult a doctor.

Do not exceed the recommended maximum dose.

Children

It should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

Taking bucomax with other medications

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.

Do not take other buccal antiseptics (medications for mild throat infections like bucomax) if you are taking this medication, although interactions are not expected.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

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

Driving and using machines

The influence of this medication on the ability to drive and use machines is nil or insignificant.

bucomax lozenges with honey and lemon flavor contain sodium.This medication contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per lozenge; that is, it is essentially "sodium-free".

bucomax lozenges with honey and lemon flavor contain isomalt and maltitol.If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

bucomax lozenges with honey and lemon flavor contain yellow-orange dye (E-110).This medication may cause allergic reactions because it contains yellow-orange dye (E-110). It can cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.

3. How to take bucomax

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

The recommended dose is:

Adults:1 lozenge every 2 or 3 hours, as needed, up to a maximum of 8 lozenges in 24 hours.

Children

Children from 6 years of age: 1 lozenge every 2 or 3 hours, as needed, up to a maximum of 4 lozenges in 24 hours.

It is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

How to take bucomax

Buccal use, to dissolve in the mouth.

Let a lozenge dissolve slowly in the mouth. Do not swallow, chew, or bite.

If the discomfort persists for more than 2 days, worsens, or is accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

If you take morebucomaxthan you should

In case of ingestion of large quantities, you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Very rare side effects(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) such as redness, itching, or swelling of the skin (rash), or burning, itching, or swelling of the mouth or throat.

Side effects with unknown frequency(cannot be estimated from available data): abdominal pain, nausea, or oral discomfort.

If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Surveillance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of bucomax

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

This medication does not require special storage conditions.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the packaging after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of bucomax lozenges with honey and lemon flavor

• The active ingredients are:

Amilmetacresol 0.60 mg

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.20 mg

• The other components are: peppermint essential oil, quinoline yellow (E-104), sodium saccharin (E-954), tartaric acid (E-334), yellow-orange dye (E-110), lemon essence, honey flavor, isomalt (E-953), and maltitol (E-965).

Appearance of the product and package contents

bucomaxare cylindrical lozenges, yellow-orange in color with a honey and lemon flavor.

Each package contains 8 or 24 lozenges.

Only some package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.

Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta

31620 Huarte (Navarra) - Spain

Manufacturer

LOZY'S PHARMACEUTICALS, S.L.

Campo Empresarial s/n

31795 Lekaroz (Navarra)

SPAIN

or

Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.

Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta

31620 Huarte (Navarra) - Spain

Date of the last revision of this leaflet:December 2019

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