A multicentre, randomised, double-blind, single-dose study assessing the efficacy of AMC/DCBA Warm lozenge or AMC/DCBA Cool lozenge in the relief of acute sore throat.
Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: In this multicentre, randomised, double-blind, single-dose study, 225 adult patients with acute sore throat were randomly assigned to receive either one AMC/ DCBA Warm lozenge (n = 77), one AMC/ DCBA Cool lozenge (n = 74) or one unflavoured, non-medicated lozenge (matched for size, shape and demulcency; n = 74). After baseline assessments, patients received their assigned lozenge and completed four rating assessments at 11 timepoints from 1 to 120 minutes post dose. Analgesic properties were assessed by comparing severity of throat soreness and sore throat relief ratings. Difficulty in swallowing, throat numbness, functional, sensorial and emotional benefits were also assessed. RESULTS: Both the AMC/ DCBA Warm and AMC/ DCBA Cool lozenge induced significant analgesic, functional, sensorial and emotional effects compared with the unflavoured, non-medicated lozenge. Sore throat relief, improvements in throat soreness and difficulty in swallowing, and throat numbness were observed as early as 1-5 minutes, and lasted up to 2 hours post dose. Sensorial benefits of warming and cooling associated with the AMC/ DCBA Warm and AMC/ DCBA Cool lozenge, respectively, were experienced soon after first dose, and in the case of the latter, it lasted long after the lozenge had dissolved. Emotional benefits of feeling better, happier, less distracted and less frustrated were reported in those taking either of the AMC/ DCBA throat lozenge variants, with no differences in adverse events compared with the unflavoured, non-medicated lozenge. CONCLUSIONS: AMC/ DCBA Warm and AMC/ DCBA Cool lozenges are well-tolerated and effective OTC treatment options, offering functional, sensorial and emotional benefits to patients with acute sore throat, over and above that of the rapid efficacy effects provided. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ISRCTN: ISRCTN00003567.
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Authors | Alan G Wade, Christopher Morris, Adrian Shephard, Gordon M Crawford, Michael A Goulder |
Journal | BMC family practice
(BMC Fam Pract)
Vol. 12
Pg. 6
(Feb 18 2011)
ISSN: 1471-2296 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 21332976
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics
- Benzyl Alcohols
- Cresols
- Nonprescription Drugs
- amylmetacresol
- dichlorobenzyl alcohol
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Administration, Oral
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Analgesics
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Benzyl Alcohols
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Cresols
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Double-Blind Method
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nonprescription Drugs
(administration & dosage)
- Pharyngitis
(drug therapy, psychology)
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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