Difflam Anti-inflammatory Throat Spray

Manufacturers should be ashamed of product effectiveness and product delivery. BINNED IT! – Not only did the spray have no effect the dispenser was awful. It was actually hard to get a spray from the god awful contraption, cheap nasty fragile, plastic. When I did the next time the nozzle bunged. In fact instructions state it may clog up so soak in water. Well that’s useful when out and about and don’t have glass of water to hand. All… Read more

in all a total waste of money and the manufacturers should be ashamed of the presentation. Chloraspetic has it right with their dispenser.

Don't waste your money – Wasted £8.50 on this. I have tonsillitis, got told to buy this by the Dr in A&E. Bought it straight away because I literally can't swallow, must have spat out 1.5L of saliva & water in the past 4 hours. It made the pain WORSE! So bad that it woke me up from sleep. Difficult to actually get the product out the nozzle too. Don't bother honestly it's hell in a bottle. Show details

Instant sore throat relief – Just been tested positive for Covid not long ago and the first thing you get is a sore throat. I’ve gotten sore throats many times when I just had a common cold but I’ve never had a sore throat this unbelievably painful before. My wife reckons it’s because I snore as well so that made it even worse. Regardless on how I got it, I needed to… Read more

relieve this quick. Because it was still early in the morning all I had was a throat lozenge and that did bugger all.

I did a bit of research on the Chemist Warehouse website and I saw this Difflam Spray so I gave it a go.

Needless to say, the glass spray bottle it came in has a nozzle attached to it. It took me a few seconds to figure out on how to adjust this nozzle but you just twist it so it faces perpendicular to the bottle.

As always, prime the product first before putting it in your mouth. 3 sprays should be enough to coat the back of your throat and gently swallow. Make sure you point the nozzle directly to the throat. I accidentally spray it on my tongue and of course, medicine isn’t meant to taste good but it had a hint of watermelon flavour to it.

Once I sprayed the three shots, I noticed instant relief. I’m not sure if this is just temporary relief but I can always come back for more in 3 to 4 hours time.

The product says not to take it longer than 7 days straight.

Will not purchase again – I was unfortunate to endure the pain of viral pharyngitis last year in October as well as another flare up this year. I’m a person who cannot gargle, so I decided to purchase this spray with the hope it would ease the pain and inflammation. Directions do state it gives temporary relief of painful conditions, and pharyngitis is one of those… Read more

conditions stated in the instructions. I used the spray as directed, but to my disappointment I felt little to no relief after using for a period of 7 days. In the end, after a visit to my local GP, I was advised to purchase betadine throat gargle, which was struggle as I cannot gargle but when the discomfort is not subsiding or easing I persevered and at that moment I was willing to try anything to ease the pain After using betadine I felt instant relief and the inflammation subsided within a few days, being that it was viral pharyngitis may have been the reason why the spray did not work for me and I understand these sprays are designed to bring temporary relief for specific symptoms which I did read in the instructions as to why I purchased it. Definitely not an ongoing purchase for me, maybe for mild to early onset symptoms

Amazing product worked in 2 minutes – I had tonsillitis for 3 days and was very sick, dehydrated and weak as I hadn’t eaten in 3 days as the pain swallowing was so bad. Nothing I tried reached the area or numbed it (salt gargle, Medicare’s gargle, lozenges, Panadol syrup) THEN my husband found this and wow within 2 minutes it had numbed the exact area enough for me to drink and eat.… Read more ·  1

The numbing effect dulled from about 30 minutes and pain returned in about 60 minutes later but it was long enough for me to eat and drink and at other times to fall asleep. It is currently 30 hours after my first use and I’m so glad to have discovered it! I googled it to see what other products there are in the range and was really surprised to see so many as reviews. I guess it depends on your symptoms and other things going on in your body. But for me, well, thanks to the difflam spray I got to spend quality time with my children today for the first time in 4 days and I feel a lot more human than I did yesterday!

I recommend this product

Amazing! – Crazy all these low reviews, guess it shows medicine doesn’t work on some people. This is great, works perfectly! Every sore throat I have is relieved by this thing in three days. Show details

Throat ulcers due to behcets – It's the only thing that kills the pain and retches the area where I suffer from clusters of throat ulcers, due to an autoimmune and inflammation illness, called behcets. I'm so glad a pharmacist recommended it to me. Show details

Great for sore throat – I have used this spray for sore my sore throat, It actually works for me. Its the only spray on the market that does the job and kills my sore throat. Makes my sore throat numb and it goes away really quickly. However does not work for mouth ulcers. Show details

Do not waste your money – Awful spray! Was prescribed the spray for tonsillitis. After using the spray it made me 10 times worse, it then affected my ears. The pain was unbearable! Do not touch if you want to worsen your condition! Show details

Covid intense sore throat pain – Bought this in desperation from a pharmacy, as I had the most awful sore throat due to covid. If anything this made my throat worse. Absolutely no numbing effect at all and an awful lingering chemical taste. Would never buy again. Show details

The taste is awful – I am a loyal customer 9f Diflam Forte that I love ..But I just tried the Difflam plus spray and the taste is absolutely awful So disappointed ..Maybe efficient but I will have difficulty to use it ..And difficulty to put the pump properly ??? Show details

Made my throat worse! – My wife bought this for me as I had excruciating sore throat. I didn’t know the pain could get any worse. 20 minutes after figuring out how to use the damn thing, my throat just felt swollen all the more and worse pain than before. I’ll never use it again. Show details

Worse spray ever! – I really don’t get the high reviews. Brought this after doctor recommended it. Has not numbed my throat at all! Pain in ears and throat seem worse! Do not purchase! I am in the uk so I paid £7.99 won’t not let me change the money sign below. Show details

useless design – if your over 60 you will never get this thing to spray, because it has the most annoying spray design. if you don't put your hole thumb over it and push really hard nothing happens. i can push most sprays i use around the house but this design is useless, if you use it as the instructions say it will last 4 days (bargain) Show details

Not for me – I was recommended this spray by my doctor but feel it actually makes my throat hurt MORE. And other reviews seem to say it numbs their throat, it does not do this for more at all, so I get no relief what so ever. Will not purchase again. Show details

the spray itself does not work , do not buy it. I primed it as said, but no spray. money wasted – The spray itself does not work, do not buy it, I primed it as said, but no spray. money wasted. It is not in a sealed box, and the product inside is not sealed. If the plastic container worked, would the product wosrk? Show details

Doesn't work – I bought this for my raw, very sore throat. Absolutely terrible. Doesn't numb anything and actually makes it feel worse. Dont buy it because it's a complete waste og your money. Show details

Pump action terrible – Whilst the Difflam Spray numbs the throat the pump action top is intermittent and very frustrating. I exchanged one thinking I had a faulty one but the second was exactly the same. Very annoying. Show details

No effect on me unfortunately – I have used this twice now during bouts of tonsilitis. The first time 2 years ago, it was prescribed by my doctor (UK) as I was pregnant and couldn't drink fluids. She told me to use 8 sprays then gulp a pint of water down each time. I don't remember it helping much. Now I have tonsilitis again and was given antibiotics but my throat is so… Read more

horrendous I cant even swallow my own saliva without wincing so I asked the pharmacist for the spray again as I just wanted to try anything that might help and I didnt think lozenges would be any good as the sucking would cause more saliva. I'm sad to say it had no effect again. I wish it had! I'm not saying dont buy it, other reviewers have mentioned good results, it just didnt work for me (twice)

Still taste chemicals in throat a week later – It was effective in treating my sore throat, but a week later I can still taste the chemicals in the back of my throat and am spitting up chemicals. I would never have used it had I known about the long lasting effects. Show details

Horrible Spray. Does nothing – Was given this spray by pharmacists as "Best for the sore throat" - Every time getting it and hoping it will help, however it never does anything to my throat... :( Doesnt help me at all.... Show details

BE realistic ...it’s an over the counter throat spray! – It’s time people realised there isn’t anything magic a doctor can give you for a simple cold & sore throat . . Be realistic..Gargle salt water if you want cheap , gargle this if you like chemist stuff...same throat cleaning effect but this also numbs to give some relief from pain. BUT NOTE you’ll still have to Be brave and last the few days of discomfort...get a grip! Show details

Useless spray – Didn’t affect at all even after 4-5 uses. Infact I found my situation worsening after use. I resorted back to home remedies. Don’t waste money on this. Not recommended at all . Show details

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Perfect! – This product has saved my sore throat and inflamed gums from wisdom teeth pain. Not sure why so many bad reviews on here. It’s worried for me for the past few days

Does nothing – It kind of relieve the pain for a while but it actually doesn’t help your throat to get better. Also, I hate the numbness feeling leaves in your tongue... Is not worth the money at all (pretty expensive).

Cause palpitation – When I used the spray the palpitation come to my heart, usually I use tablet every day to stop palputation, I don't want to use it again specially I dont feel well in my throat.

Awful – The spray does nothing- nothing good, anyway. Over duration of use I noticed my throat get more and more sore after every application. This is an awful product, avoid at all costs.

God send! – Ive just got home from hospital after having a tonsillectomy to improve my obstructive sleep Apnoea. This product numbs the back of my throat nicely to be able to eat and drink! Highly recommend. I'd be very poorly without it