Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose lozenges

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Amylmetacresol; Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Levomenthol

Available from:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

n/a

INN (International Name):

Amylmetacresol; Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Levomenthol

Dosage:

600microgram ; 1.2mg ; 8mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Lozenge

Administration route:

Oromucosal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Never Valid To Prescribe As A VMP

Product summary:

BNF: 12030300; GTIN: 5000158101357

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
STREPSILS SORE THROAT AND BLOCKED NOSE
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 07-Apr-2017 | Reckitt
Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose
Strepsils Sore Throat and Cough
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Amylmetacresol BP
0.6mg
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol HSE
1.2mg
Levomenthol natural or synthetic EP
8.0mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
A blue circular lozenge with a characteristic taste.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections, dry,
irritating cough associated with the
common cold and nasal congestion.
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
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,
consult a doctor or health care
professional.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance,
glucose-glalctose malabsorption or
sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency should not take this medicine.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
No clinically significant interactions are known.
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
PREGNANCY
There are no or limited amount of data from the use of amylmetacresol,
2,4-dichlorbenzyl alcohol and
levomenthol.
As with all medicines care should be taken when using this product in
pregnancy and medical advice
sought if necessary.
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