Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon)

Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon) are over-the-counter throat lozenges that combine benzydamine hydrochloride, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with local analgesic action, with an antibacterial component to help reduce bacteria in the mouth and throat. They are used to relieve the pain, soreness, and inflammation of sore throat, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis, while their honey lemon flavour offers a soothing taste as the lozenge slowly dissolves.

Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon) are available without a prescription in Malaysia and can be purchased directly through DoctorOnCall for convenient relief of throat discomfort, and are available in different pack sizes for occasional or more frequent use. They are generally suitable for adults and older children who can safely suck a lozenge without choking, but a pharmacist or doctor should be consulted if throat pain persists beyond a few days or is accompanied by fever, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems.

Benzydamine hydrochloride works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators in the throat tissue, reducing swelling, redness, and pain, while also providing a mild local anaesthetic effect that helps numb throat discomfort. The antibacterial component in this Honey Lemon variant acts alongside benzydamine to help reduce the bacterial presence in the mouth and throat that can contribute to infection and prolong irritation, supporting the anti-inflammatory action in easing sore throat symptoms.

Allow one Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenge (Honey Lemon) to dissolve slowly in the mouth, without chewing or swallowing it whole, so the medicine has time to act on the throat tissue. Lozenges may be used every few hours as needed for throat pain, following the maximum daily amount stated on the product packaging (available in 16s and 8s pack sizes), and should not be used continuously for more than a few days without checking with a pharmacist or doctor.

Adults and children of the age recommended on the product label typically dissolve one lozenge in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours as needed for throat pain, up to the maximum daily number stated on the packaging, regardless of whether the 16-lozenge or 8-lozenge pack is purchased. The exact dosing schedule should follow the instructions printed on the product or the advice of a pharmacist, and the recommended daily maximum should not be exceeded.

Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon) should be used within the shelf life printed on the packaging, and the expiry date should always be checked before use regardless of pack size. Do not use lozenges after their expiry date has passed.

Store Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon) below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach and sight of children, as the lozenges may be mistaken for sweets.

• Numbness or tingling sensation in the mouth or throat
• Mild burning sensation on first use
• Dry mouth
• Altered taste sensation
• Mouth irritation in sensitive individuals
• Allergic reactions such as rash or swelling in rare cases

• Known hypersensitivity to benzydamine hydrochloride, the antibacterial component, or other ingredients in the lozenge
• Known allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs, which may indicate cross-sensitivity
• Children below the age recommended on the product label, due to the risk of choking on lozenges
• Use in people with difficulty swallowing who cannot safely suck a lozenge

• No clinically significant drug interactions are typically expected with local use of these lozenges in the mouth
• Concurrent use of multiple throat lozenges, sprays, or gargles containing benzydamine should be avoided to prevent exceeding the recommended daily dose
• Sugar or honey content in the lozenges should be considered by people with diabetes

• Let the lozenge dissolve slowly in your mouth rather than chewing or swallowing it whole
• Use one lozenge at a time and space doses about 2 to 3 hours apart as needed
• Do not exceed the maximum number of lozenges stated on the packaging in a single day, whether using the 16s or 8s pack
• Keep a lozenge with you for convenient relief when out, but store away from heat and direct sunlight
• See a doctor if throat pain has not improved after a few days or is accompanied by fever
• Keep lozenges away from young children, as they can be mistaken for sweets and pose a choking risk

Difflam Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Bacterial Lozenges (Honey Lemon) provide temporary symptomatic relief for sore throat and help address local bacterial presence, but do not replace treatment for more serious throat infections that may require prescription antibiotics. If throat pain does not improve within a few days, worsens, or is accompanied by high fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a rash, medical attention should be sought promptly. Whether purchased as the 16s or 8s pack, only one lozenge should be used at a time, and the total number used per day should not exceed the amount stated on the packaging.