Patient leaflet - Strepsils Warm lozenges
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 antiseptic 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 sooth the painful area. This helps 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 2,4-dichlorobenyzl alcohol, amylmetacresol, or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6.
- 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 obtains 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 (1.38 g per lozenge) and glucose (1.10 g 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 medicine.
This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220) present in liquid glucose, which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and
bronchospasm.
- 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 22.04 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 fragrance with Citral, Citranellol, Eugenol, Farnesol,
Geraniol, Isoeugenol and Linalool. Citral, Citranellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol,
Isoeugenol and Linalool may cause allergic reactions
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. 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 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.
Place 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 thismedicine.
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 product, 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 skin 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. 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.
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. 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 substances are: 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and 1.2mg, Amylmetacresol 0.6mg The other ingredients are: Enocianin (E163), Fruity Plum flavour(contains Propylene Glycol), Soothing Cream flavour (contains Glycerol and Propylene Glycol). Tartaric acid, Warm sensation flavour (contains Cinnamal, Eugenol and Citronellol.), Warm ginger spice flavour (contains Citral, Citranellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol and Linalool), Medium chain triglycerides, Liquid sucrose, Liquid Glucose (containing wheat starch and Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220)).
What this medicine looks like
A red circular lozenge.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Slough, SL1 3UH
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited, Nottingham, NG90 2DB
Licence Number: PL 00063/0468
Date of preparation February 2024