STREPSILS SORE THROAT AND BLOCKED NOSE, STREPSILS SORE THROAT AND COUGH - patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - STREPSILS SORE THROAT AND BLOCKED NOSE, STREPSILS SORE THROAT AND COUGH

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

This medicine contains two antiseptic ingredients for use in throat medications. These are used for the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. These ingredients are both mild antiseptics Which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections. This medicine also contains menthol. This has a mild local anaesthetic action and relieves the symptoms of nasal congestion.

2. what you need to know before you take this medicine

This medicine is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly.

Children under 6 years old should not use this medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you:

are allergic (hypersensitive) to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, Levomenthol or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6 – Further Information
are under 6 years old.

Warnings and precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Check with your pharmacist or your doctor before taking this product if you think you are pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Important information about some of the ingredients in this product

this medicine contains sucrose (1.496g per lozenge) and glucose (1.013g per lozenge). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicine contains only very low levels of gluten (from wheat starch). It is regarded as ‘gluten-free’ and is very unlikely to cause problems if you have coeliac disease. One lozenge contains no more than 20.26 micrograms of gluten. If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220) (present in liquid glucose) which may rarely cause hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.

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[3. How to take this medicine

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

This medicine is for short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time [necessary to relieve your symptoms.

[Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly – One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2–3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours

[Remove one lozenge from the foil blister packaging.

[Replace the foil blister back into the cardboard carton.

iPlace lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly.

[Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2–3 hours.

It is not recommended that children under 6 years use this medicine.

Remember that young children can choke on lozenges.

[If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more of this medicine than you should

Tou may experience stomach discomfort

[Do not take any more of this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take this medicine

[Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten lozenge. Continue to use this medicine normally. [If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

[4. Possible side effects

[Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Ilf you experience any hypersensitivity to this medicine i.e. itching, burning sensation and/or discomfort [of the mouth, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions) stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. '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: ^vww.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

keep out of the sight and reach of children.

[Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month and the year.

[Do not store above 25°C. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste, ^sk your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. contents of the pack and other information

> if you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist. this includes any possible side effects not listed in

i3. how to take this medicine

>4. possible side effects

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; This medicine contains fragrance with d-limonene, d-limonene may cause allergic reactions.

[3. How to take this medicine

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

This medicine is for short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time [necessary to relieve your symptoms.

[Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly – One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2–3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours

[Remove one lozenge from the foil blister packaging.

[Replace the foil blister back into the cardboard carton.

iPlace lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly.

[Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2–3 hours.

It is not recommended that children under 6 years use this medicine.

Remember that young children can choke on lozenges.

[If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more of this medicine than you should

Tou may experience stomach discomfort

[Do not take any more of this medicine and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take this medicine

[Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten lozenge. Continue to use this medicine normally. [If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

[4. Possible side effects

[Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

5. how to store this medicine

keep out of the sight and reach of children.

[Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month and the year.

6. contents of the pack and other information

[What this medicine contains

The active substances are: 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, Amylmetacresol 0.6mg and [Levomenthol 8.0mg

The other ingredients are: Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose (containing Wheat Starch (containing Gluten) and Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220)), Tartaric acid, Eucalyptus oil (containing ^-Limonene), Indigo carmine (E132).

[What this medicine looks like

[A blue circular lozenge.

Marketing Authorisation Holder:

[Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Slough, SL1 3UH

Manufacturers:

[Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited, Thane road, Nottingham, NG90 2DB, UK. [RB NL Brands B.V., WTC Schiphol Airport, Schiphol Boulevard 207,1118 BH Schiphol, NL.

[Licence Number: PL 00063/0398 g

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Package” Leaf let: Information fd r the” user STREPSILS Sore Throat and Blocked Nose Lozenges 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol Amylmetacresol Levomenthol

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

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Strepsils Sore Throat and flocked Nose Lozenges carefully to get the best results from it. Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose Lozenges will be referred to as this medicine throughout 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 pharmacist. this includes any possible side effects not listed in

[ this leaflet. See section 4.

[ You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days.

[In this leaflet:

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

;2. What you need to know before you take this medicine

i3. how to take this medicine

>4. possible side effects

5. How to store this medicine

[6. Contents of the pack and other information 11. What this medicine is and what it is used for

This medicine contains two antiseptic ingredients for use in throat medications. These are used for the Symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. These ingredients are both mild antiseptics which kill [the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections. This medicine also contains menthol. This has a mild local anaesthetic action and relieves the symptoms of nasal Congestion.

2. What you need to know before you take this medicine

This medicine is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly.

Children under 6 years old should not use this medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you:

[ are allergic (hypersensitive) to 2,4-dichiorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, Levomenthol or any of the

[ other ingredients shown in Section 6 – Further Information

; are under 6 years old.

[Warnings and precautions

[Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

; are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a

I prescription.

! suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Check with your pharmacist or your doctor before taking this product if you think you are pregnant,

kre pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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Important information about some of the ingredients in this product

[ This medicine contains sucrose (1.496g per lozenge) and glucose (1.013g per lozenge). This should be

[ taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you

; have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

[ This medicine contains only very low levels of gluten (from wheat starch). It is regarded as

I ‘gluten-free’ and is very unlikely to cause problems if you have coeliac disease. One lozenge contains

I no more than 20.26 micrograms of gluten. If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease)

[ you should not take this medicine.

[ This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially

; ‘sodium-free’.

' This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220) (present in liquid glucose) which may rarely

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose lozenges used for?

Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose lozenges are designed to relieve sore throat pain and nasal congestion. They help soothe the throat and reduce discomfort while also providing relief from a blocked nose.

How do Strepsils Sore Throat and Cough work?

Strepsils Sore Throat and Cough lozenges work by soothing the throat and suppressing coughs. They contain active ingredients that numb the throat area, which reduces irritation and coughing.

Can I take Strepsils if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to consult your healthcare provider before using Strepsils. They can help you understand if it's suitable for your situation.

Are there any side effects of using Strepsils?

While most people tolerate Strepsils well, some might experience mild side effects such as a tingling sensation in the mouth or gastrointestinal discomfort. If you notice any severe reactions, seek medical advice immediately.

How often can I take Strepsils lozenges?

You can typically take one lozenge every 2-3 hours as needed, but do not exceed the recommended dosage on the packaging. Always read the instructions carefully.

Can children use Strepsils Sore Throat lozenges?

Strepsils are not usually recommended for children under 6 years old. Always check with a healthcare professional for age-appropriate treatments for children.

Do I need a prescription to buy Strepsils?

No, Strepsils lozenges are available over-the-counter, so you don't need a prescription to purchase them.

Can I drink alcohol while using Strepsils?

There are no direct contraindications between alcohol and Strepsils; however, it's best to avoid alcohol when feeling unwell as it can dehydrate you and worsen symptoms.

Can I use Strepsils with other medications?

Before combining Strepsils with other medications, consult your healthcare provider to ensure there are no interactions that could affect your health.

How should I store my Strepsils lozenges?

Store your Strepsils in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Check the expiry date before use.

Is it safe to swallow Strepsils whole?

No, you should let the lozenge dissolve slowly in your mouth rather than swallowing it whole for maximum benefit.

What flavor do Strepsils come in?

Strepsils generally come in various flavors including honey and lemon, blackcurrant, and menthol plus eucalyptus, providing options for different tastes.

Can I take more than one type of Strepsils at the same time?

It's advisable not to combine different types of Strepsils without consulting a healthcare provider first, as this could lead to exceeding safe dosage levels.

What should I do if my symptoms persist after using Strepsils?

If your symptoms do not improve after a few days of using Strepsils, or if they worsen, seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.

Are there any dietary restrictions while taking Strepsils?

There are typically no specific dietary restrictions when taking Strepsils; however, maintaining hydration is important for recovery from respiratory symptoms.

Can I use Strepsils for allergies or hay fever symptoms?

Strepsils are primarily used for sore throats and coughs due to colds or flu. For allergy-related symptoms, consult with a healthcare professional about appropriate treatments.

Is there any sugar in Strepsils lozenges for sore throat?

Some varieties of Strepsils may contain sugar; however, sugar-free options are also available. Always check the packaging for specific ingredients.

How long does it take for Strepsils to work on sore throats?

Most users report relief within minutes after dissolving a lozenge in their mouth; however individual responses may vary depending on the severity of symptoms.

What should I do if I accidentally overdose on Strepsils?

If you think you've taken too many streptococci tablets or have concerning symptoms following an overdose, contact a healthcare professional or call poison control immediately.