Difflam vs. Japanese Sprays: How to Choose the Right One

If you suffer from sore throat or irritation, knowing your medication options is essential. In Australia, Difflam Anti-inflammatory Throat Spray is a popular OTC solution renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In Japan, however, the approach to throat care differs—with products like NODOGLE Spray（のどぬーるスプレー） and Harenurse Spray（ハレナーススプレー） being widely used. This article compares these products, helping you choose the best option for your needs.

Difflam Anti-inflammatory Throat Spray: An Overview

Difflam contains benzydamine hydrochloride, a proven active ingredient that reduces inflammation, eases pain, and provides local anesthesia in the throat. Widely available in Australia, Difflam helps relieve sore throat symptoms caused by infections, irritation, or environmental factors. While it is best known in Australia, its availability in other countries may be limited and varies depending on local regulations.

Japanese Throat Sprays: NODOGLE Spray（のどぬーるスプレー） and Harenurse Spray（ハレナーススプレー）

In Japan, over-the-counter throat sprays typically use a different formulation approach:

• NODOGLE Sprayのどぬーるスプレー:
  This spray contains Iodine as its active ingredient and is designed primarily for throat sterilization and disinfection. It is commonly used to kill bacteria and viruses in the throat, making it a go-to product for preventing or managing early signs of throat infections.
• Harenurse Sprayハレナーススプレー:
  This spray includes azulene sulfonic acid sodium hydrate and cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate. It targets inflammation, swelling, throat pain, hoarseness, mouth ulcers, and general throat discomfort due to irritation or minor infections.

Comparing Difflam and Japanese Throat Sprays

Feature	Difflam Anti-inflammatory Throat Spray	NODOGLE Spray （のどぬーるスプレー）	Harenurse Spray （ハレナーススプレー）
Active Ingredient	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Povidone-iodine	Azulene sulfonic acid sodium hydrate, Cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate
Mechanism of Action	Reduces inflammation, provides local pain relief	Disinfects and sterilizes the throat	Reduces inflammation, kills germs, relieves throat pain
Availability	Widely available OTC in Australia	Common in Japanese pharmacies	Widely accessible in Japan
Target Use	Sore throat, irritation from infections or irritants	Throat disinfection and prevention	Inflammatory throat conditions, hoarseness, mouth ulcers

Conclusion

Whether you’re in Australia using Difflam or in Japan with local alternatives like のどぬーるスプレー and ハレナーススプレー, each product offers unique benefits for relieving throat discomfort. Difflam’s powerful benzydamine formula provides effective relief, while Japanese sprays cater to different preferences—ranging from targeted disinfection to comprehensive anti-inflammatory care. By understanding these differences and consulting with healthcare professionals or pharmacists if needed, you can confidently choose the right throat spray to ease your symptoms.

Still unsure about which product is right for you? BLEZ Pharmacy is happy to assist you with personalized recommendations and information on how to access additional medical care if needed.