Strepsils

Each pill contains a supportive dose of 100 mg vitamin C, which will help to replace the vitamin C that you may lose during the common cold. Each emulsion pill also contains a mixture of two active antiseptics (2,4 - dichlorobenzyl alcohol, 0.6 mg amyl meta-cresol), to relieve the discomfort caused by sore throat with orange flavor Each lozenge contains approx: 2, 4 - Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg, Amylmetacresol B.P. 0.6 mg, Vitamin C 100mg (as Sodium Ascorbate/Ascorbic Acid B.P.) Also contains: sucrose, glucose syrup, tartaric acid, orange flavour, menthol, propylene glycol. Each lozenge contains 1g of glucose, 1.4g of sucrose Children over 6 years old and Adults: dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours, or as directed by the physician. For oral administration. To be dissolved slowly in the mouth. No more than 12 lozenges per 24 hours. Not suitable for children below 6 years old. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or health care professional. Consult health care professional before use in case of pregnancy and or lactation or under medication. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Store below 25° C.

Strepsils Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic available in Canada over-the-counter in a number of lozenges for the treatment of sore throat and minor mouth infections , . Amylmetacresol is often combined with dichlorobenzyl alcohol and menthol in the commonly used sore throat lozenges, known as Strepsils . The acute sore throat (pharyngitis) is one of the most common conditions for which children are seen in the primary care setting. Pharyngitis is normally caused by viruses and proves benign and self-limiting. Clinically proven, over-the-counter throat lozenges offer rapid and effective relief of acute sore throat symptoms, and are increasingly important in the management of this condition . The mixture of amylmetacresol throat lozenge medications markedly reduces the infectivity of certain infectious viruses in the throat and in cough droplets, thus reducing opportunities for person-to-person transmission . In addition, it relieves symptoms of sore throat/irritation of the throat , . Uses Amylmetacresol is an antiseptic used to treat infections in the mouth and throat. Sore throat, minor mouth and throat infections , , . Strepsils is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Canker sores oral, Gingivitis, Inflammatory Disease of the Oral Cavity, Inflammatory Disease of the throat, Laryngitis, Orofacial Pain, Pharyngitis, Sore Throat, Stomatitis, Mouth infection, Mouth soreness, Pain in throat, Sore throat and hoarseness, Throat infections, Oral antisepsis How S...

Each lozenge contains approx: 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg. Also contains: Sucrose, Glucose Syrup, Xylitol, Cool Mint Sensation Flavour , (contains Propylene Glycol), Levomenthol, Spearmint Flavour, Eucalyptus oil. Each lozenge contains the equivalent of 1g of glucose and 1.5g of sucrose If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Children over 12 years old and Adults: dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours, or as directed by the physician. For oral administration. No more than 12 lozenges per 24 hours. Not suitable for children below 12 years old. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency should not take this product. If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or health care professional. Consult health care professional before use in case of pregnancy and or lactation or under medication. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Store below 25° C.