Benz-C Double Action Fruity Lozenge

Benz-C Double Action Fruity Lozenge is a fruit-flavoured lozenge that combines Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) with diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine. The lozenge is taken by slowly dissolving it in the mouth. The sweet, fruity flavour is formulated to be pleasant when dissolved slowly.

Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine that can cause drowsiness, while ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin. The lozenge base contains sugar, glucose syrup and flavouring agents that give it its sweet fruity taste and allow it to dissolve gradually. People with diabetes or those managing their sugar intake should note the sugar content.

Benz-C Double Action Fruity Lozenge is sold over the counter and is available through DoctorOnCall for delivery in Malaysia and Singapore, in a pack of 12 lozenges. Because it contains an antihistamine that can cause drowsiness, customers should read the leaflet carefully and avoid driving or operating machinery after taking it. Please speak to a pharmacist before use if you take other medicines or have any medical conditions.

For oral use only. Follow the directions on the pack or the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.

1. Place one lozenge in the mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly.
2. Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole.
3. Do not give to young children who may choke on the lozenge.
4. Wait the period stated on the leaflet before taking another lozenge.

Avoid alcohol while using this product, and avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy.

Adults and children over the age stated on the leaflet: Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth at the interval stated on the pack, without exceeding the maximum number of lozenges per day.

Young children: Not recommended unless advised by a doctor.

Missed dose: Skip it and use the next lozenge when needed. Do not take extra.

Do not exceed the maximum daily dose stated on the pack. See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days, or if you develop a fever.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, in the original packaging. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Common: Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may affect concentration.
• Common: Dry mouth, nose or throat.
• Common: Dizziness, headache or mild stomach upset.
• Serious: Difficulty passing urine, blurred vision, or a fast or irregular heartbeat, which need medical review.
• Serious: Allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing, which needs emergency help.

• Known hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine, ascorbic acid or any other ingredient.
• Narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Difficulty passing urine due to an enlarged prostate.
• Use with or within two weeks of taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
• Newborn or premature babies, and young children below the age stated on the leaflet.

• Alcohol, sedatives, sleeping tablets and tranquillisers can increase drowsiness when taken with diphenhydramine.
• Other antihistamines, including some cough and cold products, may duplicate diphenhydramine and increase side effects.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can intensify the anticholinergic effects of diphenhydramine.
• Medicines with anticholinergic effects, such as some for bladder or stomach conditions, may add to dry mouth and urinary difficulty.
• The lozenge contains sugar; take care with diabetes.

• Let the lozenge dissolve slowly; do not chew it.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking it.
• Avoid alcohol while using this product.
• Check other cold or allergy products for duplicate antihistamines.
• Note the sugar content if you have diabetes.
• Keep out of reach of children, as they may mistake it for a sweet.

Precautions: May cause drowsiness; avoid driving, operating machinery and alcohol. Contains sugar. Avoid in narrow-angle glaucoma, enlarged prostate with urinary difficulty, and with MAOIs. Not recommended for young children. Seek advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days, or if you develop fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a rash. Seek immediate help if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or throat. Speak to a doctor if you notice difficulty passing urine or blurred vision.