What is Sangerol and when is it used?

Sangerol mouthwash and mouth spray are medicines used to treat diseases of the mouth and throat, such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, aphthous ulcers, inflammation of the oral mucosa and gums. Sangerol can be used to help treat angina and hoarseness. Sangerol can also be used before and after surgical procedures in the mouth and throat, such as tonsillectomy, jaw surgery and dental procedures.

Lidocaine reduces pain on the mucosal surface.

Lysozyme is an endogenous defense against various bacteria and viruses. It also inhibits any pus formation.

Tyrothricin is an antibiotic that acts on the mucous membranes and fights the bacteria in the mouth and throat. In many cases, it also acts on bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics. Allergy to tyrothricin is rare.

What should be considered?

Note for allergy sufferers: Sangerol contains lysozyme from egg/protein.

When must Sangerol not be taken/used?

The preparation should not be taken if there is a known hypersensitivity to one or more ingredients in Sangerol or to hen's egg white.

When is caution required when taking/using Sangerol?

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

– Suffering from other diseases,

– Have allergies or

– Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Serious allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face or airways, narrowing of the airways, circulatory complications and anaphylactic shock) can occur when taking Sangerol. Furthermore, isolated cases of severe skin and mucous membrane damage were reported. Some of the serious reactions were life-threatening. If allergic or skin reactions occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately and treatment with Sangerol should be discontinued. If the fever is higher or if there is no improvement within 5 days, a doctor should be consulted.

The use of Sangerol is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Can Sangerol be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Sangerol must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or only for a short time, in the usual dosage and after taken or used in consultation with the doctor.

How do you use Sangerol?

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age:

Mouth rinsing solution: Depending on the severity of the inflammation, leave 15 ml (1 measuring cup) of mouth rinsing solution to work in the mouth and throat area up to 5 times a day for 30-60 seconds for 3 to a maximum of 5 days .

Mouth spray: depending on the severity of the infection, treat the inflamed areas up to a maximum of 5 times a day with 2-3 spray puffs for 3 to a maximum of 5 days.

The use and safety of Sangerol in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Sangerol have?

The following side effects can occur when taking or using Sangerol: Taking Sangerol mouth spray on an empty stomach can cause nausea and burning in the stomach in sensitive people appear. In these cases, the mouthwash solution can be used.

Very rarely, acute allergic reactions up to and including anaphylactic shock have been reported (see «When should caution be exercised when using Sangerol?»).

Isolated cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.

If allergic or skin reactions occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately and treatment with Sangerol should be discontinued.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist.

What else needs to be considered?

Sangerol, like all medicines, must be kept out of the reach of children.

Protect from light and store at room temperature (15-25ºC).

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Sangerol contain?

15 ml mouthwash solution contain lidocaine hydrochloride 5.33 mg, lysozyme hydrochloride 8 mg (=160'000 U. FIP), tyrothricin 10 mg, xylitol, propylene glycol, flavorings, colourings: quinoline yellow (E 104), patent blue (E 131), preservative: methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 216) and other auxiliary materials.

1 ml spray solution contains: lidocaine hydrochloride 0.355 mg, lysozyme hydrochloride 0.53 mg (=10'700 U.FIP), tyrothricin 0.67 mg, xylitol, propylene glycol, flavorings, coloring: quinoline yellow (E 104 ), patent blue (E 131), preservatives: methyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (E 216) and other additives.

All Sangerol preparations are sugar-free and gentle on teeth.

Approval number

49437, 51808 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Sangerol? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Mouth rinsing solution: 200 ml.

Dosing oral spray: 20 ml, 50 ml.

Authorization holder

Melisana AG, 8004 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in June 2016.