Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry – 24 Lozenges

Strepsils Extra Action contains an active ingredient that contains a mild antiseptic that aids to kill bacteria and soothe symptoms of a sore throat.

Usage Instructions:

Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly:

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 old.

Ingredients: 

The active substance is: Hexylresorcinol 2.4mg The other ingredients are: Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose (containing wheat starch (containing gluten) and sulphites – sulphur dioxide (E220)), Cherry Flavour (containing Benzoic acid (E210) and benzoates, Propylene glycol (E1520), citronellol and geraniol), Propylene glycol (E1520), Levomenthol, Carmoisine Edicol (E122).

Warnings:

Do not take this medicine if you: 

• are allergic (hypersensitive) to Hexylresorcinol or any of the other ingredients. 
• are under 6 years old. 

Warnings and precautions 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you: 

• are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. 
• suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems 

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

It is not recommended to use this medicine if you think you are pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. 

Important information about some of the ingredients in 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 no more than 22.46 micrograms of gluten. If you have a wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine. 
• This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. 
• This medicine contains 5.37 mg Propylene glycol in each lozenge. 
• This medicine contains fragrance with Citronellol and Geraniol. Citronellol and Geraniol may cause allergic reactions. 
• This medicine contains Benzyl benzoate (present as part of cherry flavour) which may cause local irritation. 
• This medicine contains Carmoisine (E122) which may cause allergic reactions 
• This medicine contains Sucrose (1.411 g per lozenge) and Glucose (1.123 g per lozenge). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
• This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220) present in liquid glucose which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.

PIL Link: 

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.627.pdf