Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4 mg lozenges. – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

1. What this medicine is and what it is used for

These lozenges are recommended for sore throats and associated pain. The active ingredient hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic which combats the bacteria that cause sore throats. It also acts as a local anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.

2.Before you take this medicine

A Do not

• Take these lozenges if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in section 6)

• Give to children under 6 years Pregnancy and breast-feeding

  Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any

  medication.

  If you are pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, please ask your doctor or pharmacist before using these lozenges. They may not be suitable for you.

  Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine

• Each lozenge contains a total of 2.4g of sucrose and glucose. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
• The colour carmoisine (E122) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions

3.How to take this medicine

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with your pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage

Adults, the elderly and children 6 years and over:

• Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 3 hours or as required • Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours

  Do not give to children under 6 years.

  Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

  If you take too many lozenges: talk to a doctor or pharmacist straight away.

  If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, these lozenges can have side effects although not everybody gets them.

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor at once: • Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic

reactions)

This other effect is less serious. If it bothers you, talk to a pharmacist: • Sore tongue

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you

can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store this medicine

• Do not store above 25ºC. Store in the original packaging
• Do not take after the use by date printed on the carton

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children

  Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack

and other information What this medicine contains

Each lozenge contains

hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active ingredient.

Also contains: sucrose, liquid glucose, cherry flavour, menthol, carmoisine (E122).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, red lozenges. They are available in blister packs of 24.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation Holder Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AP, UK.

This leaflet was last revised in April 2025.

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