国家: 英国
语言: 英文
来源: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Amylmetacresol
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
R02AA03
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol; Amylmetacresol
1.2mg ; 600microgram
Lozenge
Oromucosal
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 12030300; GTIN: 5000158103313
Package Leaflet: Information for the user STREPSILS Warm Lozenges 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol Amylmetacresol Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Strepsils Warm Lozenges carefully to get the best results from it. Strepsils Warm Lozenges will be referred to as this medicine throughout this leaflet. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. • If you get any side effects, talk to your pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. • You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What this medicine is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take this medicine 3. How to take this medicine 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store this medicine 6. Contents of the pack and other information 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 D 阅读完整的文件
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Strepsils Warm Lozenges 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg Excipient(s) with known effect: • Glucose (containing wheat starch (containing gluten), sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220)) • Sucrose • Warm Ginger spice flavour (contains Citral, Citranellol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol and Linalool) • Warm Sensation flavour (contains Cinnamal, Eugenol and Citronellol) For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM A red to purple coloured circular lozenge with a characteristic taste of warm plum and ginger. Strepsils brand icon is intagliated on both sides. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. 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, symptoms have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days consult a doctor or health care professional. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS OF THIS MEDICINE • Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose- galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. • 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 n 阅读完整的文件