Beechams max strength sore throat relief lozenges

How does it work?

Beechams max strength sore throat relief lozenges contain two active ingredients, benzalkonium chloride and hexylresorcinol. Benzalkonium chloride is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent, which is active against various bacteria. It kills micro-organisms that may be associated with various mouth and throat infections that cause a sore throat. Hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic that also has local anaesthetic effects. It's antiseptic action kills the bacteria that may be associated with sore throats, while it's anaesthetic action helps relieve the pain. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort, and also helps to coat, lubricate and soothe a sore throat.

What is it used for?

Sore throats

Inflammation of the throat due to infection (pharyngitis)

Warning!

If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not exceed the recommended dose of this medicine, which will be stated in the product packaging or information leaflet supplied with the medicine.

Not to be used in

Children under 7 years of age

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no safety information available on the use of this medicine in human pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, it has been widely used for many years without ill consequence. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

No side effects have been reported with this medicine

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no known interactions with this medicine.

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