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SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE DUAL ACTION BLACKCURRANT FLAVOUR SORE THROAT 2.4 MG LOZENGES, OPTIPHARMA DUAL ACTION BLACKCURRANT FLAVOUR 2.4 MG LOZENGES, LLOYDSPHARMACY DOUBLE ACTION THROAT LOZENGES BLACKCURRANT, WELL PHARMACEUTICALS DOUBLE ACTION SORE THROAT - Patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE DUAL ACTION BLACKCURRANT FLAVOUR SORE THROAT 2.4 MG LOZENGES, OPTIPHARMA DUAL ACTION BLACKCURRANT FLAVOUR 2.4 MG LOZENGES, LLOYDSPHARMACY DOUBLE ACTION THROAT LOZENGES BLACKCURRANT, WELL PHARMACEUTICALS DOUBLE ACTION SORE THROAT

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

    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 colours Ponceau 4R (E124) and Brilliant black (E151) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
  • This medicine contains 2.88 mg propylene glycol in each lozenge.

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 of 6 years and over:

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

Do not give to children under 6 years.

Do not take more than the above amount.

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 guestions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.

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4. possible side effects

Like all medicines, these lozenges can cause 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: 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 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 2.4mg as the active ingredient.

Also contains: Sucrose, Glucose, Citric acid monohydrate, Menthol, Propylene Glycol, Blackcurrant flavour, Colours: Ponceau 4R (E124), Brilliant black (E151).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, purple lozenges.

They are available in blister packs of 24.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EXT7 3AP, UK.

Produced by the Marketing Authorisation Holder for Sainsbury's Su­permarkets Ltd, London, EC1N 2HT.

This leaflet was last revised in February 2021 LE162/0

PL00094/0018

Other formats

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 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

  • £ach lozenge-contains-a totaLof 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 Ponceau 4R (E124) and Brilliant black (El51) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
  • This medicine contains 2.88 mg propylene glycol in each lozenge.

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 of

  • 6 years and over:

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

Do not give to children under 6 years.

Do not take more than the above amount.

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 guestions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.

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(continued overleaf)

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directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: 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 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.

6. contents of the pack and other information

What this medicine contains

Each lozenge contains hexylresorcinol 2.4mg as the active ingredient.

Also contains: Sucrose, Glucose, Citric acid monohydrate, Menthol, Propylene Glycol, Blackcurrant flavour, Colours: Ponceau 4R (E124), Brilliant black (E151).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, purple lozenges.

They are available in blister packs of 24.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EXT7 3AP, UK.

Produced by the Marketing Authorisation Holder for Sainsbury's Su­permarkets Ltd, London, EC1N 2HT.

This leaflet was last revised in February 2021 LE162/0

PL00094/0018

Other formats

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

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Package Leaflet: Information for the User


Sainsbury’s He­althcare Dual Action Blackcurrant Flavour Sure Throat 2.4mg Lozenges 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. Fold
  • 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 (see section 4).
  • 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

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 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

  • £ach lozenge-contains-a totaLof 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 Ponceau 4R (E124) and Brilliant black (El51) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
  • This medicine contains 2.88 mg propylene glycol in each lozenge.

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 of

  • 6 years and over:

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

Do not give to children under 6 years.

Do not take more than the above amount.

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 guestions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.

200mm


(continued overleaf)

FRONT

27mm 24mm


4. possible side effects marketing authorisation holder and

Like all medicines, these lozenges can Manufacturer

cause side effects, although not everybody & C°‚L Cre(^‘ on' Devon'

gets them EX17 3AP, UK.

JLyouj^t anynf these semus sd^effecE, byjhe Marketin^Autho­risation_

stop taking this medicine. See a doctor IdeTTor Sainsbury s Supermarkets Ltd,

at once- London, EC1N 2HT.

  • Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, This leaflet was last revised in February 2021 neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe LE161 /0 allergic reactions). '

This other effect is less serious. If it bothers PL00094/0018 you, talk to a pharmacist: .

‘ Sore tongue. — — — — Oil'iST TOrmStS

Reporting of side effects TO request 3 COpy Of th is

if you get any side effects, talk to your leaflet in Braille, large doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes .. .. ■ ■■

any possible side effects not listed in this print Of 3U0I0 please Call leaflet. You can also report side effects 01363 636000

directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sainsbury's Healthcare Dual Action Blackcurrant Lozenges used for?

These lozenges are designed to soothe sore throats by providing relief from pain and irritation.

How do Optipharm Dual Action Lozenges work?

They contain active ingredients that help numb the throat and reduce inflammation, offering quick relief from sore throat symptoms.

Can I take LloydsPharmacy Double Action Throat Lozenges with other medications?

It's generally safe, but consult your healthcare provider if you're taking other medications to avoid interactions.

Who can use Well Pharmaceuticals Double Action Sore Throat Lozenges?

These lozenges are suitable for adults and children over the age of 6 years. Always check with a healthcare professional before giving them to younger children.

Are Sainsbury's Healthcare Lozenges safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

Consult your doctor first, as it's best to evaluate any potential risks associated with using these lozenges during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How often can I take Optipharm Dual Action Lozenges?

You can usually take one lozenge every 2 to 3 hours as needed, but do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.

What is the flavor of LloydsPharmacy Double Action Lozenges?

They come in a pleasant blackcurrant flavor which makes them easier to consume for throat discomfort.

What should I do if my sore throat persists after using Well Pharmaceuticals Lozenges?

If your sore throat lasts more than a few days or worsens, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.

Can I use these lozenges if I have allergies?

Always read the ingredients carefully and consult with your healthcare provider if you have known allergies or sensitivities.

Are there any side effects associated with Sainsbury's Healthcare Lozenges?

Some users may experience mild irritation in the mouth or throat; if you notice severe reactions, stop use and consult a doctor.

How should I store Optipharm Dual Action Lozenges?

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

Can children under 6 years use LloydsPharmacy Lozenges?

No, these lozenges are not recommended for children under 6 years. Always check with a pediatrician for appropriate medications.

Is it safe to drive after taking Well Pharmaceuticals Sore Throat Lozenges?

Yes, these lozenges typically do not cause drowsiness or impair your ability to drive.

How long does it take for Sainsbury's Healthcare Lozenges to work?

Many users report relief within minutes after dissolving a lozenge in their mouth, though results may vary.

Can these lozenges help with cough along with sore throat symptoms?

While primarily aimed at soothing sore throats, they may provide some relief from irritation that can lead to coughing.

What if I accidentally swallow an entire lozenge?

If swallowed whole and you feel unwell, contact your healthcare provider or local poison control center for advice.

Are there any dietary restrictions while using Optipharm Lozenges?

No specific dietary restrictions; however, maintaining hydration is beneficial when dealing with throat discomfort.

Do LloydsPharmacy Lozenges contain sugar?

Check the packaging for specific ingredients; some variants may be sugar-free while others contain sugar.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Well Pharmaceuticals Lozenges?

Simply take the next dose as needed. Do not double up on doses if it’s nearly time for your next one.

Can I use Sainsbury's Healthcare Lozenges alongside herbal remedies?

Consult your healthcare provider before combining any medications or supplements to ensure safety and effectiveness.