Strepsils orange with vitamin C

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How does it work?

Strepsils orange with vitamin C lozenges contain three active ingredients, amylmetacresol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol are both mild antiseptics, which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections. Ascorbic acid provides a source of vitamin C that may be beneficial during infection, when vitamin C levels are believed to fall.

What is it used for?

- Relief from the symptoms of mouth and throat infections, eg sore throat

Warning!

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

Not to be used in

- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

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.

- The safety of this medicine in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established, but the manufacturer does not consider it to be hazardous. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

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.

- Allergy to one or more of the ingredients (hypersensitivity)