Strepsils lozenges

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Amylmetacresol

Available from:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

R02AA03

INN (International Name):

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Amylmetacresol

Dosage:

1.2mg ; 600microgram

Pharmaceutical form:

Lozenge

Administration route:

Oromucosal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 12030300; GTIN: 5000158100541 5000158100534 5000158100558

Patient Information leaflet

STREPSILS Children 6+ Lozenges
2,4-Dichloobenzylalcohol Amylmetacresol
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important
information for you. This
medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to
take Strepsils Children
6+ Lozenges carefully to get the best results from it.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve
after 3 days
If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side
effect not listed in
this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1.
What Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges are and what they are used for
2.
Before you take Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges
3.
How to take Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges
6.
Further information
1.
WHAT STREPSILS CHILDREN 6+ LOZENGES ARE AND WHAT THEY
ARE USED FOR
Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges 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.
2.
BEFORE YOU TAKE STREPSILS CHILDREN 6+ LOZENGES
This product is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old)
and the elderly. Children
under 6 years old should not use this product.
Do not take this product if you:
are allergic (hypersensitive) to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol,
amylmetacresol, isomaltitol,
maltitol syrup or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6 –
Further Information
are under 6 years old.
Do not take this product if:
You have an intolerance to certain sugars such as fructose,
glucose-galactose

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Active Ingredients
Amylmetacresol 0.6mg/lozenge
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg/lozenge
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
A pink coloured circular lozenge with a characteristic taste of
strawberries. Strepsils
brand icon is intagliated on both sides.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
As an antiseptic for the relief of sore throat and its associated
pain.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
POSOLOGY
Use the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve
symptoms.
ADULTS:
One lozenge every 2 3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24
hours.
CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS OLD:
As above for adults.
ELDERLY:
There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD:
Not suitable for children under 6 years (see section 4.4).
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration. To be dissolved slowly in the mouth.
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Strepsils Children 6+ Lozenges are contraindicated in persons who have
previously
shown hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Not to be given to children under 6 years.
If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days,
or if
symptoms are accompanied by a high fever or headache consult a doctor
or health
care professional.
Contains isomaltitol and maltitol syrup, which may have a mild
laxative effect if
several are taken a day. Patients with rare hereditary problems of
fructose intolerance
should not take this medicine.
.
4.5
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None known.
4.6
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
PREGNANCY
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of amylmetacresol
and 2,4-
dichlorbenzyl alcohol.
As with all medicines care should be taken when using this product in
pregnancy and
medical advice sought if necessary.
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