1. What Chloralieve™ is and what it is used for
Chloralieve Mint Flavour lozenges (referred to as Chloralieve in this) contain amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol – both antiseptics, and lidocaine hydrochloride – a local anesthetic for the throat. Chloralieve is indicated for the local relief of symptoms of sore throat in adults and children over 12 years of age. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 2 days.
2. What you need to know before you take Chloralieve™
Do not take Chloralieve:
• if you are allergic to lidocaine hydrochloride or other amide-type local anesthetic drugs, amylmetacresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• Children under 12 years old should not take this medicine.
Other medicines and Chloralieve
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines, as it may be necessary to adjust their doses:
• Beta-blockers (used to treat heart failure or arterial disease) or medicines containing cimetidine (used to treat stomach ulcers).
• Other local anesthetics (amides).
• Medicines used to treat heart disorders, such as mexiletine or procainamide.
• Medicines such as fluvoxamine (used to treat depression)
• Antibiotics, such as erythromycin or itraconazole.
Although no interactions should occur, do not take other mouth or throat antiseptics while using Chloralieve.
