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OPTIPHARMA DUAL ACTION HONEY AND LEMON FLAVOUR 2.4 MG LOZENGES, HALLS SORE THROAT RELIEF DUAL ACTION HONEY & LEMON FLAVOUR 2.4 MG LOZENGES, SUPERDRUG HONEY & LEMON SORE THROAT DUAL ACTION LOZENGES, SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE DUAL ACTION HONEY & LEMON FLAVOUR - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Sore Throat Relief Double Action 2.4 mg Lozenges Honey & Lemon Flavour (Hexyl resorcinol)

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.


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  • Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet
  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
  • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
  • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve

What is in this leaflet

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

  • 2. Before you take this medicine

  • 3. How to take this medicine

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store this medicine 6. Contents of the pack and other information

I.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 an anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.

2. Before you take this medicine

x 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 of age

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 colours E110 and 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. See a 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:. 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 25°C. Store in the original packaging
  • Do not take after the expiry date (last day of the month) printed on the carton after ’Use by’
  • 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, glucose, honey and lemon flavours, menthol, propylene glycol, sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), carmoisine (E122), green S (E142).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

Sore Throat Relief Double Action 2.4 mg Lozenges Honey & Lemon Flavour : (Hexylresorcinol) ; ;


Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.


  • Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet
  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
  • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
  • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve

What is in this leaflet

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

  • 2. Before you take this medicine

  • 3. How to take this medicine

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store this medicine

  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

I.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 an anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.

2.;Before you take this [medicine

X 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 of frge

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any [medication.

Ilf 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.

Ilmportant information about Some of the ingredients of this [medicine

  • Each lozenge contains a total of £.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 colours E110 and 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. See a 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:. 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 25°C. Store in the original packaging
  • Do not take after the expiry date (last day of the month) printed on the carton after ’Use by'
  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children

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, glucose, honey and lemon flavours, menthol, propylene glycol, sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), carmoisine (E122), green S (E142).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, orange to brown coloured 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 March 2017

Other formats

To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call 01363 636000.

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Sore Throat Relief Double Action 2.4 mg Lozenges Honey & Lemon Flavour : (Hexylresorcinol) ; ;


Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.


  • Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet
  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
  • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
  • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve

What is in this leaflet

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

  • 2. Before you take this medicine

  • 3. How to take this medicine

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store this medicine

  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

I.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 an anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.

2.;Before you take this [medicine

X 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 of frge

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any [medication.

Ilf 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.

Ilmportant information about Some of the ingredients of this [medicine

  • Each lozenge contains a total of £.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 colours E110 and 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. See a 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:. 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 25°C. Store in the original packaging
  • Do not take after the expiry date (last day of the month) printed on the carton after ’Use by'
  • Keep out of the sight and reach of children

Main Headings:

12pt

Sub Headings:

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Body Copy:

lOpt


PACK MOCK LIP

Product Name: Sore Throat Relief Double Action

Lozenges Honey Et Lemon Flavour

Product Licence No.: 00094/0036

Word I n g Ref: M H RA Approved vs 1 dated 23/04/2015 (BTC172235 D]

Status: Internally Approved

Pack Details: cartonboard carton with PVC blister, heat sealed

to aluminium

Pack Size: 24

Version No.

Date Issued

Reason For Change

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24/03/2017

Diabetic warning ft technical changes


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Frequently Asked Questions

What are OptiPharma Dual Action Honey and Lemon Flavour Lozenges used for?

OptiPharma Dual Action Honey and Lemon Flavour Lozenges are primarily used to relieve sore throat discomfort. They provide soothing relief while also helping to suppress coughs.

How do Halls Sore Throat Relief lozenges work?

Halls Sore Throat Relief lozenges work by coating the throat with a soothing film, which can help reduce irritation and relieve the urge to cough. The honey and lemon flavor also provides a comforting taste.

Can I take Superdrug Honey & Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges if I have allergies?

If you have allergies, check the ingredients list carefully. If you are allergic to any of the components in the lozenges, consult your healthcare provider before using them.

Are there any side effects associated with taking Dual Action Honey & Lemon Lozenges?

While most people tolerate these lozenges well, some may experience mild side effects such as throat irritation or allergic reactions. If you notice any unusual symptoms, stop using them and contact your doctor.

Can children use Sainsbury's Healthcare Dual Action Lozenges?

These lozenges are generally suitable for adults and children over 6 years old. However, it's best to consult your pediatrician for advice regarding children under this age.

How many Halls Sore Throat Relief Lozenges can I take in a day?

Generally, it's recommended to limit intake to no more than 8 lozenges per day. Always follow the dosage instructions on the packaging or your doctor's advice.

Can I use OptiPharma lozenges while pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider before using these lozenges to ensure they are safe for you.

Do the Halls Sore Throat Lozenges contain sugar?

Some varieties may contain sugar; however, there are sugar-free options available. Always check the label for specific ingredients.

What is the best way to take Dual Action Honey & Lemon Flavour Lozenges?

Simply place one lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly without chewing. This helps maximize its soothing effect on your throat.

How quickly will I feel relief from Superdrug Honey & Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges?

Relief can vary from person to person, but most individuals report feeling soothing effects within minutes of taking a lozenge.

Can I use these lozenges if I have diabetes?

If you have diabetes, consult with your doctor before using these lozenges as they may contain sugars that can affect blood glucose levels.

Can I combine Halls Sore Throat Lozenges with other medications?

Always check with your healthcare provider before combining medications to avoid potential interactions.

What flavors do Sainsbury's Healthcare Dual Action Lozenges come in apart from honey and lemon?

While honey and lemon is a popular flavor, they may offer other flavors as well; check their product line for availability.

Are there any dietary restrictions associated with these lozenges?

These lozenges may contain allergens like gluten or dairy depending on the brand and flavor. Always read the label for specific dietary information.

How should I store OptiPharma Lozenges?

Store these lozenges in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Will Halls Sore Throat Lozenges help with symptoms of a cold or flu?

Yes, these lozenges can help alleviate sore throat symptoms commonly associated with colds or flu, though they do not treat the underlying viral infection.

Is it safe to drive after taking Superdrug Honey & Lemon Sore Throat Lozenges?

Yes, it is safe to drive after taking these lozenges as they do not contain ingredients that impair driving ability.

What should I do if my sore throat persists after using these lozenges?

If your sore throat persists for more than a few days despite using lozenges, it’s best to consult your healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Can I swallow the dual action lozenge whole instead of letting it dissolve?

No, it is recommended to let the lozenge dissolve slowly in your mouth for maximum effectiveness. Swallowing it whole will not provide relief.