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Logo LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC
(Liquid)

COMPOSITION:
Per 20 mL:
Thymol         12,780 mg
Alcohol (95%)         5,680 mL
Contains Sodium Benzoate and Benzoic Acid.

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A: 16.4 Naso-bucco-pharyngeal antiseptics

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Bacteriostatic antiseptic

INDICATIONS:
Mild infections of the mouth and throat and associated bad breath. Gingivitis and the control of plaque.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Sensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not administer to children.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Use 20 mL (approximately 3/4 capful); rinse the teeth and gums and gargle for 15 - 30 seconds twice daily as an adjunct to usual oral hygiene. Do not swallow.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
None observed.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
If large quantities are swallowed the toxic effects include:
Thymol:
extensive local corrosion, with pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and diarrhoea.
Alcohol:
depression of cortical function causing loss of judgement, emotional lability, muscle inco-ordination, visual impairment, slurred speech, and ataxia. Hangover effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, and tremor.
Treatment:
Contact a doctor. Empty the stomach by aspiration and lavage, taking care to avoid perforation. Castor oil or olive oil may be added to the water to dissolve thymol and delay absorption; 50 mL of oil may be left in the stomach. Keep the patient warm and treat pulmonary oedema, systemic acidosis, respiratory failure, and circulatory failure symptomatically. Respiration may have to be assisted. Haemodialysis is of value in severe alcoholic poisoning.

IDENTIFICATION:
A brilliantly clear, amber aromatic liquid.

PRESENTATION:
Bottles of 250 and 500 mL.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool (below 25°C) place, away from direct sunlight. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
H/16.4/1377

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Division of
Warner-Lambert S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
241 Main Road
RETREAT
7945

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
15 July 1994

Updated on this site: January 2005
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry

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