Strefen Honey And Lemon
148mm
210mm
Strefen Honey-arid Lemon "
Contains Flurbiprofen_
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
'Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains jimportant information for you.This medicine is available without prescription. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has told you. However,you still need to use [Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges carefully to get the best [results from it.
f Keep this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
[• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or i advice.
[• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if i you feel worse after 3 days.
[* If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or 1 pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects I not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
[What is in this leaflet:
1. What Strefen Honey and Lemon are and what they are I used for
'2. Before you take Strefen Honey and Lemon
|3. How to take Strefen Honey and Lemon
[4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Strefen Honey and Lemon
|6. Contents of the pack and other information_
1. WHAT STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
|The active ingredient (which makes Strefen Honey and [Lemon work) is Flurbiprofen. It belongs to a group of [medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [(NSAIDs). NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body's response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
[Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges are used for the short-term relief of symptoms of sore throat such as throat [pain and soreness in adults and children over the age of 12 years._
2. BEFORE TAKING STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Do not take Strefen Honey and Lemon if you:
[• are allergic (hypersensitive) to Flurbiprofen or to any of i the other ingredients of this medicine (see section 6)
) cu rrently have (or have had two or more episodes of) a i stomach ulcer, intestinal ulcers, or gastrointestinal [ bleeding
i* have ever had asthma, unexpected wheezing or [ shortness of breath, a runny nose,facial swelling or itchy 1 rash (hives) after taking aspirin or any other NSAID [ medicine
[• have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, severe i colitis (inflammation of the bowel) or bleeding disorders [ when taking NSAID medicines in the past i* are taking high dose aspirin (more than 75mg of aspirin [ per day) or another NSAID medicine (such as celecoxib, i ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium etc)
[• have severe heart failure, severe kidney failure or severe i liver failure
[• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy [Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Strefen [Honey and Lemon if you:
“ have or have had asthma or suffer from allergies
• have tonsillitis (inflamed tonsils) or thihkyou mayhave a bacterial throat infection (as you may need antibiotics)
• have heart, kidney or liver problems
• have had a stroke
■ have a history of bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
■ suffer from chronic autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease
• are elderly, as you are more likely to experience the side effects listed in this leaflet
• are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breast-feeding Other medicines and Strefen Honey & Lemon
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicine. In particular, tell them if you are taking:
■ low dose aspirin (up to 75 mg daily)
■ medicines for high blood pressure or heart failure (antihypertensives, cardiac glycosides)
■ water tablets (diuretics, including potassium sparing drugs)
■ medicines for thinning the blood (anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents)
• medicines for gout (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone)
• Other NSAID medicines or corticosteroids (such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium or prednisolone)
• mifepristone (a medicine used for pregnancy termination)
• quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin)
■ cyclosporine or tacrolimus (to suppress the immune system)
• phenytoin (to treat epilepsy)
■ methotrexate (to treat autoimmune diseases or cancer)
• lithium or SSRIs (for depression)
■ oral antidiabetics (to treat diabetes)
• zidovudine (to treat HIV)
Taking Strefen Honey & Lemon with food, drink and alcohol.
Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges as it increases the risk of bleeding in the stomach or intestines.
Strefen Honey & Lemon contains
Liquid Glucose 1069mg and Liquid Sucrose 1407mg 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 medicinal product.
Pregnancy breast-feeding and fertility Do not take this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or are breast-feeding, speak to your doctor before taking these lozenges.
Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women.This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that the lozenges, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant) however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you' have problems becoming pregnant. [
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6. CONTENTS OFTHE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
[machines Rave been performed. However, dizziness and visual disturbances are possible side effects after taking iNSAIDs. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery
3. HOW TO TAKE STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with [your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and older:
[Take one lozenge by mouth and suck slowly. Always move the lozenge around whilst sucking.The lozenges should [start to work within 30 minutes.Then take one lozenge every 3-6 hours, if needed.
jDo not take more than 5 lozenges in a 24 hour period. 'Do not give to children under 12 years.
[These lozenges are for short-term use only. You should take as few lozenges as you need for the shortest time [necessary to relieve your symptoms. If mouth irritation 'occurs,flurbiprofen treatment should be withdrawn [Do not take for longer than 3 days unless your doctor [tells you to. If symptoms persist or the pain worsens, or if any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or [pharmacist.
jf you take more Strefen Honey and Lemon than you
[should, you may feel drowsy or nauseous. You should seek 'immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose, even [if you feel well.
If you forgot to take Strefen Honey and Lemon.
[if you forget to take this product, do not'double dose'to 'make up for a forgotten dose._
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, [although not everybody gets them.
[STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:
[■ signs of an allergic reaction such as asthma, unexplained ' wheezing or shortness of breath, itchiness, runny nose,
[ skin rashes,etc.
'• swelling oftheface,tongueorthroat causing difficulty in [ breathing, racing heart and drop in blood pressure ] leading to shock (These can happen even on the first use i of the medicine.)
j* severe skin reactions such as peeling, blistering or i flaking skin.
iTell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the [following effects or any effects not listed:
'Common (may affect up to 1 in lOpeople)
[■ dizziness, headache '• throat irritation
[■ mouth ulcers or pain in the mouth ]• throat pain
[■ discomfort or unusual sensation in the mouth (such as ' warmth, burning,tingling, prickling,etc.) i' nausea and diarrhoea [■ prickling and itching sensation in skin Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in iOOpeople) i- drowsiness
blistering in the mouth or throat, numbness in the throat I- stomach bloating, abdominal pain, wind,constipation,
[ indigestion,vomiting.
'• dry mouth
"• burning sensation Fn the mouth, altered sense of taste
• skin rashes, itchy skin
• fever, pain
• feeling sleepy or difficulty in falling asleep
• worsening of asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath
• reduced sensation in the throat Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000people)
• anaphylactic reaction
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
• anaemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count in the blood that can give rise to bruising and bleeding)
• swelling (oedema), high blood pressure, heart failure or attack
• severe forms of skin reactions such as bullous reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell's syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
• hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine._
5. HOW TO STORE STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the pack after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last date of that month.
Store in the original carton.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.These measures will help to protect the environment._
What Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges contains: [
The active ingredient (the ingredient which makes the 1 medicine work) is flurbiprofen 8.75 mg.
Also contains: Macrogol 300, Potassium hydroxide, Lemon | flavour, Levomenthol, Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose, Honey i
What Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges looks like and i contents of the pack [
The Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges are round, pale ' yellow to brown in colour with an icon embossed on both [ sides of the lozenge.They are available in packs of 2,4,6,8, 1 10,12,or 16 lozenges. Not all packs will be marketed. [
Marketing Authorisation Holder: [
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd,
Slough SL1 3UH
Manufacturer:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd, [
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CUSTOMER 1MEO: Minimum Point Size = 9.00pt
Strefen Honey-arid Lemon "
Contains Flurbiprofen_
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
'Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains jimportant information for you.This medicine is available without prescription. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has told you. However,you still need to use [Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges carefully to get the best [results from it.
f Keep this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
[• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or i advice.
[• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if i you feel worse after 3 days.
[* If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or 1 pharmacist.This includes any possible side effects I not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
[What is in this leaflet:
1. What Strefen Honey and Lemon are and what they are I used for
'2. Before you take Strefen Honey and Lemon
|3. How to take Strefen Honey and Lemon
[4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Strefen Honey and Lemon
|6. Contents of the pack and other information_
1. WHAT STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
|The active ingredient (which makes Strefen Honey and [Lemon work) is Flurbiprofen. It belongs to a group of [medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [(NSAIDs). NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body's response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
[Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges are used for the short-term relief of symptoms of sore throat such as throat [pain and soreness in adults and children over the age of 12 years._
2. BEFORE TAKING STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Do not take Strefen Honey and Lemon if you:
[• are allergic (hypersensitive) to Flurbiprofen or to any of i the other ingredients of this medicine (see section 6)
) cu rrently have (or have had two or more episodes of) a i stomach ulcer, intestinal ulcers, or gastrointestinal [ bleeding
i* have ever had asthma, unexpected wheezing or [ shortness of breath, a runny nose,facial swelling or itchy 1 rash (hives) after taking aspirin or any other NSAID [ medicine
[• have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, severe i colitis (inflammation of the bowel) or bleeding disorders [ when taking NSAID medicines in the past i* are taking high dose aspirin (more than 75mg of aspirin [ per day) or another NSAID medicine (such as celecoxib, i ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium etc)
[• have severe heart failure, severe kidney failure or severe i liver failure
[• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy [Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Strefen [Honey and Lemon if you:
“ have or have had asthma or suffer from allergies
• have tonsillitis (inflamed tonsils) or thihkyou mayhave a bacterial throat infection (as you may need antibiotics)
• have heart, kidney or liver problems
• have had a stroke
■ have a history of bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
■ suffer from chronic autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease
• are elderly, as you are more likely to experience the side effects listed in this leaflet
• are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breast-feeding Other medicines and Strefen Honey & Lemon
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicine. In particular, tell them if you are taking:
■ low dose aspirin (up to 75 mg daily)
■ medicines for high blood pressure or heart failure (antihypertensives, cardiac glycosides)
■ water tablets (diuretics, including potassium sparing drugs)
■ medicines for thinning the blood (anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents)
• medicines for gout (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone)
• Other NSAID medicines or corticosteroids (such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium or prednisolone)
• mifepristone (a medicine used for pregnancy termination)
• quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin)
■ cyclosporine or tacrolimus (to suppress the immune system)
• phenytoin (to treat epilepsy)
■ methotrexate (to treat autoimmune diseases or cancer)
• lithium or SSRIs (for depression)
■ oral antidiabetics (to treat diabetes)
• zidovudine (to treat HIV)
Taking Strefen Honey & Lemon with food, drink and alcohol.
Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges as it increases the risk of bleeding in the stomach or intestines.
Strefen Honey & Lemon contains
Liquid Glucose 1069mg and Liquid Sucrose 1407mg 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 medicinal product.
Pregnancy breast-feeding and fertility Do not take this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or are breast-feeding, speak to your doctor before taking these lozenges.
Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women.This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that the lozenges, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant) however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you' have problems becoming pregnant. [
Driving and using machines [
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use of '
Pharmacode reads bottom to top on the back of the leaflet.
6. CONTENTS OFTHE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
[machines Rave been performed. However, dizziness and visual disturbances are possible side effects after taking iNSAIDs. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery
3. HOW TO TAKE STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with [your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and older:
[Take one lozenge by mouth and suck slowly. Always move the lozenge around whilst sucking.The lozenges should [start to work within 30 minutes.Then take one lozenge every 3-6 hours, if needed.
jDo not take more than 5 lozenges in a 24 hour period. 'Do not give to children under 12 years.
[These lozenges are for short-term use only. You should take as few lozenges as you need for the shortest time [necessary to relieve your symptoms. If mouth irritation 'occurs,flurbiprofen treatment should be withdrawn [Do not take for longer than 3 days unless your doctor [tells you to. If symptoms persist or the pain worsens, or if any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or [pharmacist.
jf you take more Strefen Honey and Lemon than you
[should, you may feel drowsy or nauseous. You should seek 'immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose, even [if you feel well.
If you forgot to take Strefen Honey and Lemon.
[if you forget to take this product, do not'double dose'to 'make up for a forgotten dose._
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, [although not everybody gets them.
[STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:
[■ signs of an allergic reaction such as asthma, unexplained ' wheezing or shortness of breath, itchiness, runny nose,
[ skin rashes,etc.
'• swelling oftheface,tongueorthroat causing difficulty in [ breathing, racing heart and drop in blood pressure ] leading to shock (These can happen even on the first use i of the medicine.)
j* severe skin reactions such as peeling, blistering or i flaking skin.
iTell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the [following effects or any effects not listed:
'Common (may affect up to 1 in lOpeople)
[■ dizziness, headache '• throat irritation
[■ mouth ulcers or pain in the mouth ]• throat pain
[■ discomfort or unusual sensation in the mouth (such as ' warmth, burning,tingling, prickling,etc.) i' nausea and diarrhoea [■ prickling and itching sensation in skin Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in iOOpeople) i- drowsiness
blistering in the mouth or throat, numbness in the throat I- stomach bloating, abdominal pain, wind,constipation,
[ indigestion,vomiting.
'• dry mouth
"• burning sensation Fn the mouth, altered sense of taste
• skin rashes, itchy skin
• fever, pain
• feeling sleepy or difficulty in falling asleep
• worsening of asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath
• reduced sensation in the throat Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000people)
• anaphylactic reaction
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
• anaemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count in the blood that can give rise to bruising and bleeding)
• swelling (oedema), high blood pressure, heart failure or attack
• severe forms of skin reactions such as bullous reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell's syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
• hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine._
5. HOW TO STORE STREFEN HONEY AND LEMON
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the pack after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last date of that month.
Store in the original carton.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.These measures will help to protect the environment._
What Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges contains: [
The active ingredient (the ingredient which makes the 1 medicine work) is flurbiprofen 8.75 mg.
Also contains: Macrogol 300, Potassium hydroxide, Lemon | flavour, Levomenthol, Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose, Honey i
What Strefen Honey & Lemon lozenges looks like and i contents of the pack [
The Strefen Honey and Lemon lozenges are round, pale ' yellow to brown in colour with an icon embossed on both [ sides of the lozenge.They are available in packs of 2,4,6,8, 1 10,12,or 16 lozenges. Not all packs will be marketed. [
Marketing Authorisation Holder: [
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd,
Slough SL1 3UH
Manufacturer:
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd, [
__ooqppod
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