Orosoothe Concentrated Sore Throat Gargle

Providine-Iodine 7.5% w/v equivalent to 0.75% w/v iodine

– Dilute 1 mL to 20 mL with water using the measure provided and gargle for 30 seconds.
– Must be diluted before use.
– Reger to enclosed leaflet for full instructions.
– Spit the solution before gargling.
– Repeat every 3 to 4 hours.

– Do not swallow the product or diluted solution.
– Sever sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, nausea or vomiting or any sore throat persisting for more than 2 days may be seriouse. In such cases consult a doctor.
– Not to be used in known hypersensitivity to iodine or providone.
– Do not use if known to have thyroid diseases including goitre, thyroid nodules, or other thyroid diseases (especially elderly patients) as there may be risk of developing hyperthyroidism from administration of large amount of iodine. It should not be used for 4 weeks prior to treatment for cancer of the thyroid.
– Do not heat prior to application.
– Do not use if neck seal is broken.
– Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
– If local irritation, redness, swelling or sensitivity develops discontinue use.
– For external use only. If the product is swallowed the patient should seek medical advice or contact the Poison Information Center (Phone Australia 131126; New Zealand 0800 764 766).
– Contains alcohol 32.2% v/v