Patient leaflet - Strepsils Triple Action Honey and Lemon Flavour 2.4 mg lozenges
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
This medicine contains an active ingredient for use in throat medications. It is used for the symptomatic relief of sore throat and its associated pain. The active ingredient has a mild antiseptic effect to kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections and also acts as a local anaesthetic to numb the pain associated with a sore throat. Sucking the lozenge slowly in the mouth helps to lubricate and soothe the discomfort of the painful area in the throat, due to the demulcent effect and also releases the active ingredient to help relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections.
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 Hexylresorcinol or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6. • are under 6 years old.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to 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
It is not recommended to use 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 medicine
This product contains sucrose (1413 mg per lozenge) and glucose (1125 mg 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 22.50 micrograms of gluten.
If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine. • This medicine contains 3.12 mg propylene glycol in each lozenge.
- This medicine contains fragrance with Citral, Citronellol, d-Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol and Linalool. Citral, Citronellol, d-Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol and Linalool may cause allergic reactions. • This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220) present in liquid glucose which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.
- This medicine contains Bergamot oil (containing bergapten) which is present in Honey and Lemon flavour which may increase sensitivity to UV light (natural and artificial sunlight)
3. How to take this medicine
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you to. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly – One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 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.
Place lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly.
Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 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 for more than 3 days or if anything unusual happens please consult your doctor. If you take more of this medicine than you should
You 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. If you experience any hypersensitivity to this medicine i.e. itching, 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: 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 Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month and the year.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging. Keep in the outer carton. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask 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
What this medicine contains
The active substance is: Hexylresorcinol 2.4mg
The other ingredients are: Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose (containing wheat starch (containing Gluten), and sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220)), propylene glycol (E1520), Honey and Lemon flavour (containing Bergamot oil (containing bergapten), Citral, Citronellol, d-Limonene, Farnesol, Geraniol and Linalool).
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack
A round colourless to white lozenge. In pack sizes of 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32, and 36 lozenges. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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 00063/0394
Date of preparation May 2026
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