• Contains 1 x 24 lozenges.
• For sore throat and irritating s.
• Contains levomenthol (a mild local anaesthetic).

Product Description ------------------- Strepsils Sore Throat and ------------------------------- Did you know research shows that 1 in 3 adults get a sore throat and at the same time in a year? Thinking about that, the team at Strepsils have produced Strepsils Sore Throat and . The combination of two antiseptics (2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg, Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg) and Levomenthol (a mild local anaesthetic) provide you with dual action for dual from your sore throat and irritating s. Causes of a Sore Throat ----------------------- A sore throat is often a sign that you may have an infection in the area, but there are other things that can irritate the throat, causing redness and swelling. These include smoke, a polluted environment, voice strain or even changes in air temperature. There are lots of sore throat symptoms, and throat infection symptoms, from that nasty raspiness, pain when swallowing to a sudden husky voice. There are also other symptoms that may accompany throat pain: * Runny nose * Swollen glands * A headache * Muscle aches and pains * * Throat problems, such as inflammation (redness and swelling) in your throat – this can even be a sore throat on one side Treating Your Sore Throat ------------------------- If you have a sore throat already, to make yourself and your throat feel better there are some options: * Drink plenty of warm liquids to keep your level of body fluids up * Try to breathe through your nose. If your nose feels congested, inhaling the steam from a of hot water will help it to clear or look for a lozenge which also offers a decongestant * Try to avoid alcohol. The idea that alcohol 'disinfects' the throat is unfortunately a myth! In fact, drinking alcohol is much more likely to irritate than soothe a sore throat * Swallow - it might hurt but its one of the best things you can do because saliva is a natural lubricant so it helps soothe a sore throat * Sucking an effective medicated lozenge can help lubricate the lining of the throat further bringing real, noticeable . And if you choose one from the Strepsils range, rest assured that it can keep working, even after the lozenge has gone. Indications ----------- For the symptomatic of mouth and throat infections, dry, irritating associated with the common cold and nasal congestion. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Ingredients ----------- Each lozenge contains 1.2mg of 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol, 0.6mg of Amylmetacresol & 8.0mg of Levomenthol, Also contains Sucrose and Glucose, See insert leaflet for further information Directions ---------- For oral administrationAdults and children (over 6 years old):One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours.Not suitable for children under 6 years.Elderly: There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly. Safety Warning -------------- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients Special warnings and precaution of use: Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Box Contains ------------ * <24 lozenges> See more ( javascript:void(0) )