Benzydamine Hydrochloride (Tantum) in the management of oral inflammatory conditions

J Can Dent Assoc. 1995 Feb;61(2):127-34.

Abstract

Benzydamine HCL (Tantum) is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and local anesthetic activity. This paper reviews the pharmacology of benzydamine and surveys the existing literature relating to its applications in medicine and dentistry. Guidelines for its use in dentistry are offered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Benzydamine / administration & dosage*
  • Benzydamine / pharmacology
  • Benzydamine / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mouth Mucosa / radiation effects
  • Mouthwashes* / pharmacology
  • Mouthwashes* / therapeutic use
  • Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
  • Pharyngitis / drug therapy
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Stomatitis / drug therapy
  • Stomatitis / etiology
  • Stomatitis, Aphthous / drug therapy
  • Vaginitis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Mouthwashes
  • Benzydamine