Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges - 24 Lozenges

Product Information

Fink C., et al. (2018). Marshmallow root extract for the treatment of irritative cough: Two surveys on users’ view on effectiveness and tolerability [Abstract]. Dual Action Strepsils - Contains levomenthol, providing a mild local anaesthetic action on the throat and also relieving symptoms of cough The potential side effects of taking a neuromodulator for a chronic dry cough may depend on the specific medication. Typical side effects may include:

This medicine contains Glucose (1125 mg per lozenge) and Sucrose (1413 mg per lozenge). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. Gargling with salt water may ease the irritation that can lead to a dry cough. It may also help kill bacteria in the throat that can lead to infection. This product is unsuitable hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. Some side effects of dextromethorphan may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.The recommendation for children over age 12 is 1 lozenge every 2–3 hours and a maximum of 8 in 24 hours. This medicine contains 1.496 g sucrose per lozenge and 1.013 g glucose per lozenge. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

The recommended dosage for medications containing cough suppressants may vary depending on the exact active drug and a person’s weight and age. a b "Strepsils - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) - (eMC)". Datapharm UK . Retrieved 2017-02-20. People who have the following conditions should consult a healthcare professional before using decongestants: Frequency not reported: Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal disturbance [ Ref] Hypersensitivity

Product Features

All drugs have the potential to elicit side effects even with normal use. Many side effects are dose-related and will resolve when it is adjusted or at the end of therapy. 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. Knowles SR, Weber E. Dextromethorphan anaphylaxis. J Allerg Clin Immunol. 1998;102:316-7. Further information Strepsils® can be taken with or without meals, as there is no notable interaction. There are no notable interactions with alcohol. Avoid eating or drinking while the lozenge is in your mouth.