Medijel Soft Pastilles

Product Description

Medijel Soft Pastilles How does it work? Medijel soft pastilles contain two active ingredients, lidocaine hydrochloride (previously known as lignocaine hydrochloride in the UK) & aminacrine hydrochloride. Aminacrine hydrochloride is mild antiseptic that kills a variety of bacteria that might infect sore or broken skin in the mouth. Lidocaine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It works by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain signals along nerves. Pain is caused by the stimulation of pain receptors at the ends of nerves. The stimulation causes sodium to enter the nerve ending, which causes an electrical signal to build up in the nerve. When this electrical signal is big enough, it passes along the nerve to the brain, where the signal is interpreted as pain. Lidocaine works by stopping the sodium entering the nerve ending at the site of the pain. This prevents an electrical signal building up & passing along the nerve fibres to the brain. In this way lidocaine causes numbness & relieves pain at the area it is applied to. The lidocaine in Medijel pastilles is used to relieve pain caused by mouth ulcers, sore gums & denture irritation. The antiseptic helps prevent the irritated areas from getting infected. A pastille should be placed against affected area of the mouth & allowed to dissolve slowly. What is it used for? Relieving pain from: * Mouth ulcers * Denture irritation * Sore gums Warnings: * Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine. * Stop using this medicine if increased irritation occurs. * If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult a doctor or dentist. Not to be used in: * Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine & inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.