Strepsils Menthol and Eucalyptus

Kraj: Malta

Język: angielski

Źródło: Medicines Authority

Składnik aktywny:

AMYLMETACRESOL, DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL, LEVOMENTHOL

Dostępny od:

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited Thane Road, Nottingham NG90 2DB, United Kingdom

Kod ATC:

R02AA20

INN (International Nazwa):

AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 mg 2,4 DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1.2 mg LEVOMENTHOL 8 mg

Forma farmaceutyczna:

LOZENGE

Skład:

AMYLMETACRESOL 0.6 mg 2,4 DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1.2 mg LEVOMENTHOL 8 mg

Typ recepty:

OTC

Dziedzina terapeutyczna:

THROAT PREPARATIONS

Status autoryzacji:

Withdrawn

Data autoryzacji:

2006-02-28

Charakterystyka produktu

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 

1. 
TRADE NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 

Strepsils Menthol and Eucalyptus 

2. 
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTATIVE COMPOSITION 

Amylmetacresol BP 
0.6mg 
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol HSE 
1.2mg 
Levomenthol natural or synthetic EP 
8.0mg 

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, and
nasal 
congestion. 

4.2 
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION 

Adults and children:  One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in
the mouth every 
2-3 hours. 

Elderly:  There is no need for dosage reduction in
the elderly. 

For oral administration 

4.3 
CONTRAINDICATIONS 

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. 

4.4 
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. 

If symptoms persist consult your doctor. 

4.5 
INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICAMENTS AND OTHER FORMS
OF INTERACTION 

No clinically significant interactions are known. 
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4.6 
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION 

The safety of Strepsils Menthol and Eucalyptus
during pregnancy and lactation 
has not been established, but is not considered to
constitute a hazard. 

4.7 
EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES 

No adverse effects are known. 

4.8 
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS 

Occasionally hypersensitivity reactions and soreness of the
tongue are a 
possibility. 

4.9 
OVERDOSE 

Overdosage should not present a problem other than
gastrointestinal 
discomfort.  Treatment should be symptomatic. 

5. 
PHARMACOLOGICAL PARTICULARS 

5.1 
PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES 

2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol
have antiseptic properties. 

Menthol has a mild local anaesthetic action on the throat and also
relieves t