Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges - 24 Lozenges

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If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or health care professional.

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. Sometimes, a doctor may use a neuromodulator off-label to treat a chronic cough, including chronic dry cough. “Off-label” means that a doctor uses the medication for something other than its FDA-approved use. A neuromodulator inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses. Doctors use this type of medication to treat: Possible side effects from taking some decongestants, such as those containing pseudoephedrine, include: The recommendation for children over age 12 is 1 lozenge every 2–3 hours and a maximum of 8 in 24 hours.Home remedies or alternative treatments may help reduce a dry cough. Below are a few options to consider. Honey Clinically Proven to Work for Up to 2 Hours - Unlike non-medicated throat sweets, Strepsils contain medicine that keep on working long after the lozenge has gone. The dosage for decongestants depends on the active ingredient. For decongestants containing pseudoephedrine, the dosage is usually 60 mg up to four times per day, or 120 mg twice daily for the extended-release form. A person should not take more than 240 mg in 24 hours. Precautions Menthol lozenges come in different strengths. The recommended dosage is 1 lozenge every 2 hours and a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours.

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. This medicine contains sucrose (1.496g per lozenge) and glucose (1.013g per lozenge). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take 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.

This product is unsuitable hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.

Fink C., et al. (2018). Marshmallow root extract for the treatment of irritative cough: Two surveys on users’ view on effectiveness and tolerability [Abstract].

Indications

A 2018 review suggests that honey may help reduce a cough more effectively than certain types of cough medication, such as diphenhydramine. 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 22.50 micrograms of gluten. If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine.

This medicine contains sulphites – Sulphur dioxide (E220) which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm. Along with its needed effects, dextromethorphan (the active ingredient contained in Strepsils Cough) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.The potential side effects of taking a neuromodulator for a chronic dry cough may depend on the specific medication. Typical side effects may include: