What is it and what is it for?

Deratin Complex is a medication to relieve the discomfort caused by throat irritation. It contains three active ingredients that combine antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic action:

• antiseptic action of chlorhexidine,
• with the anti-inflammatory action of enoxolone on the oropharyngeal mucosa
• and the local anesthetic action of benzocaine,

Deratin complex is indicated for the local and temporary symptomatic treatment of mild infectious and inflammatory processes of the mouth and throat: canker sores, throat irritation or hoarseness that present with pain and without fever, for adults and children over 6 years of age.

For more information, see the patient information leaflet.

How to use?

The recommended dose of Deratin Complex is:

• Children over 6 years
  • 1 tablet every 4-5 hours, up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day. Administer under adult supervision.
• adults and kids older than 12 years old
  • 1 tablet to suck every 2-3 hours, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.

Administration of this medication to children under 6 years of age is not recommended.

Deratin complex is for oropharyngeal use.

• The sucking tablets should be dissolved slowly in the mouth without chewing or swallowing them, since their action is local and only becomes evident if the product is in direct contact with the affected area.

Always use the lowest effective dose. The normal duration of treatment is 2 days.

If symptoms worsen or persist more than 2 days after starting treatment, or fever, headache, nausea or vomiting appear, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible.

Composition

Composition of Deratin complex

• The active ingredients are chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, benzocaine and enoxolone, each tablet contains 5 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, 4 mg of benzocaine and 3 mg enoxolone.
• The other components (excipients) are: sorbitol (E-420), polyvidone, sodium saccharin (E-954), magnesium stearate and mint flavor.

If the tablets are honey-lemon:

• The active ingredients are chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, benzocaine and enoxolone, each tablet contains 5 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, 4 mg of benzocaine and 3 mg enoxolone.
• The other components (excipients) are: sorbitol (E-420), polyvidone, sodium saccharin (E-954), magnesium stearate, honey flavor and lemon flavor (contains butyl hydroxyanisole (E-320)).

Warnings and Contraindications

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Store below 30 ºC.

Do not take Deratin complex

• if you are allergic to chlorhexidine, benzocaine, enoxolone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

Do not use Deratin complex in children under 6 years of age without first consulting a doctor. Children may be more sensitive to benzocaine as may elderly patients and the debilitated.

Deratin complex contains sorbitol (E-420) and sodium

• Sorbitol (E-420)
  • This medicine contains 1000 mg of sorbitol per tablet. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to certain sugars, or you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (IHF), a rare genetic disease in which the patient cannot break down fructose, Consult you (or your child) with your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Sodium
  • This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet; that is, essentially “sodium-free.”

Exceptionally, generalized allergic reactions and digestive disorders. With high doses and continued treatments it can cause edema (swelling caused by fluid retention) and hypertension.

Tooth discoloration may appear, especially in those people who have accumulations of tartar plaques on their teeth. This alteration in tooth color is not permanent and can be eliminated through oral cleaning. The color of the fillings can also be altered, in which case this coloration can be permanent.

Alteration in flavor perception may appear.

In some cases, Deratin complex may cause irritation in the mouth or irritation of the tip of the tongue, which are usually temporary, as well as allergic reactions to chlorhexidine or benzocaine.