Hextril mint antiseptic mouthwash in 200ml bottle is a drug indicated for topical treatment of mouth conditions and the treatment of canker sores and sensitive gums from 6 years of age.
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.
Hextril antiseptic mouthwash is a drug indicated for the local adjunctive treatment of mouth conditions . Treatment of sore mouth: canker sores and sensitive gums .
From 6 years old
Available flavors: mint or classic taste
How to use: Use pure or diluted, 2 or 3 mouthwashes per day.
Contraindications:
200 or 400ml
Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.
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ANSM - Last updated: 31/07/2017
HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution
hexetidine
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always use this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.
· If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 5 days.
1. What is HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution and in which cases is it used?
2. What should I know before using HEXTRIL MENTHE 0,1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution?
3. How to use HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution?
6. Package contents and other information.
1. WHAT IS HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: ANTI-INFECTIOUS AND ANTISEPTIC FOR LOCAL ORAL TREATMENT, ATC code: A01AB12 .
This medication is indicated in the local topical treatment of the affections of the mouth or in care after a surgical intervention of the oral cavity.
2. BEFORE YOU USE HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution?
Never use HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution:
· if you are allergic to hexétidine or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6.
· in children under 6 years of age.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution.
This solution is for external use only; the solution should not be swallowed.
This specialty contains terpenic derivatives in the formula that can cause, in excessive doses, neurological convulsion-like symptoms in infants and children. Observe the recommended dosage and treatment time (see How to use HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution).
Not suitable for persistent symptoms .
DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.
Prolonged use (more than 5 days) of this medication is undesirable because it can alter the natural microbial balance of the mouth.
If symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after 5 days, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
This medication contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per dose.
In case of epilepsy or recent epilepsy, ASK YOUR DOCTOR ADVICE.
Children and Youth
Not applicable.
Other medicines and HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may be taking any other medicines.
HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution with food and beverages
Not applicable.
If you are breast-feeding, you should not use this medication.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or plan a pregnancy, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution contains ethanol.
3. HOW TO USE HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution?
RESERVED FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS.
Administration mode
Local use in mouthwashes.
Rinse mouth or gargle for 30 seconds.
DO NOT swallow, but spit out after use.
Frequency of Administration
This solution for mouthwash is used pure or diluted in mouthwash: 1 dose 2 to 3 times a day.
Use the supplied measuring cup to measure the dose.
Pure: pour the solution into the measuring cup up to the notch indicating 15 ml.
Diluted: if painful signs appear, use the solution diluted to ½: pour the solution up to the notch indicating 15 ml and top up with water to the top of the cup.
Rinse the intake cup thoroughly after each use.
If you feel that the effect of HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution is too strong or weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to 5 days.
If you used more than 0.1% HEXTRIL MINT, mouthwash solution you should not have
Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose is not expected under normal conditions of use. Certain constituents of this medication (essential oils) can lead to excessive doses, neurological accidents in the child (convulsions type) and in the elderly (agitation and confusion).
In case of epilepsy old or recent, ask your doctor for advice.
If you forget to take HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose .
If you stop using HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouthwash solution
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Cases of allergic type reactions of the skin and mucous membranes, most commonly type of swelling of the face, neck, inflammation of the mouth have been reported with an indeterminate frequency (can not be estimated from the available data) .
Cases of local reactions such as irritation of the mouth or throat, tongue or tooth discoloration, lesions of the mucous membrane of the mouth have been reported with an indeterminate frequency (can not be estimated from of available data).
Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and in case of non-respect of the recommended doses:
· Convulsions in children and infants
· Possible agitation, confusion in the elderly
Declaration of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C and keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Do not use this medication if you notice any signs of deterioration.
Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
What HEXTRIL MENTHE contains 0,1 PER CENT, mouth wash solution
· The active substance is:
Hexétidine ................................................. .................................................. ................. 0.1000 g
For 100 ml of mouthwash solution.
· The other components are:
Purified water, polysorbate 60, saccharin sodium, 96% ethanol, citric acid monohydrate, mint flavor 12202-34 (geranyl acetate, phenylethyl alcohol, anethole, eucalyptol, eugenol, geraniol, essential oils mint, peppermint, peppermint, white thyme, menthol, DL-menthol, nerol).
What is HEXTRIL MINT 0.1 Percent, mouth wash solution and contents of the pack
This medication is in the form of a mouthwash solution. Bottles of 30, 200 or 400 ml.
Marketing Authorization Holder
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SANTE BEAUTE FRANCE
1 RUE CAMILLE DESMOULINS
92130 ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX
Marketing Authorization Operator
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SANTE BEAUTE FRANCE
1 RUE CAMILLE DESMOULINS
92130 ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX
5, AVENUE DE CONCYR
45071 ORLEANS CEDEX 2
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:
[to be completed later by the holder]
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Antiseptic mouthwash
hexetidine
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
HEXTRIL 0,1%: solution for mouthwash ; 200 ml bottle with 15 ml measuring cup.
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HEXTRIL 0,1%: solution for mouthwash ; 400 ml bottle with 15 ml measuring cup.
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HEXTRIL MINT 0.1%: solution for mouthwash ; 200 ml bottle with measuring cup graduated to 15 ml.
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HEXTRIL MINT 0.1%: solution for mouthwash ; 400 ml bottle with measuring cup graduated to 15 ml.
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Laboratory
| p 100 ml | |
| hexetidine | 100 mg |
| 96 ° Alcohol | + |
| Menthol | + |
Usual dosage:
