Strepsils Extra Blackcurrant Lozenges
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Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges carefully to get the best results from it.
;• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
!• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days ;• If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in i this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
'In this leaflet:
|1. What Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges are and what they are used for ]2. Before you take Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges 3. How to take Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges A. Possible side effects
|5. How to store Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges 6. Further information
|l. WHAT STREPSILS EXTRA TRIPLE ACTION BLACKCURRANT LOZENGES ARE AND ;WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
IStrepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges contains an active ingredient for use in throat medications. It is used for the symptomatic relief of sore throat and its associated pain. The active ingredient has a mild antiseptic effect to kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections and also acts as a local anaesthetic to numb the pain Associated with a sore throat. Sucking the lozenge slowly in the mouth helps to lubricate ;and soothe the discomfort of the painful area in the throat, and also releases the active ingredient to help relieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE STREPSILS EXTRA TRIPLE ACTION BLACKCURRANT LOZENGES
This product is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly. Children under 6 years old should not use this product.
|Do not take this product if you:
;• are allergic (hypersensitive) to Hexylresorcinol or any of the other ingredients shown i in Section 6 - Further Information.
!• are under 6 years old.
|Do not take this product if:
;• You have an intolerance to certain sugars such as fructose, glucose-galactose and ' sucrose-isomaltose. These would be normally confirmed by your doctor. Intolerance ! would lead from conditions such as deficiency of the enzyme fructose-1-phosphate ; aldolase (leading to fructose intolerance), glucose-galactose malabsorption and i sucrase-isomaltase deficiencies.
Tell 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
lit is not recommended to use this product 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 product
Irhis product contains sucrose and glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you
jhave an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this product.
Pharmacode reads top to bottom on the front of the leaflet.
3. HOW TO TAKE STREPSILS EXTRA TRIPLE ACTION BLACKCURRANT LOZENGES- ~ Remove one lozenge from the foil blister packaging, fceplace the foil blister back into the cardboard carton.
Place lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly. jDissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours.
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 lit is not recommended that children under 6 years use this product.
IRemember that young children can choke on lozenges.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or if anything unusual happens please consult j your doctor.
Ilf you take more of this product than you should
You may experience stomach discomfort
|Do not take any more of this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
;lf you forget to take this product
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten lozenge. Continue to use this Iproduct normally.
Ilf you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. ;
A. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
jLike all medicines, Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Ilf you experience any hypersensitivity to this product i.e. itching, stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this lleaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. iReporting of side effects
|lf 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 ; Ithe 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 STREPSILS EXTRA TRIPLE ACTION BLACKCURRANT LOZENGES I
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry > tfate refers to the last day of that month and the year.
;Do not store above 25°C. 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.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges Contain The active substance is: Hexylresorcinol 2.4mg
The other ingredients are: Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose, Blackcurrant flavour (containing; propylene glycol), Levomenthol, Carmoisine Edicol (E122), Patent Blue V (E131).
What Strepsils Extra Triple Action Blackcurrant Lozenges looks like and contents of the pack
;A round purple lozenge. In pack sizes of 2,4, 6, 8,12,16, 24,32,36 and 48 lozenges. iNot all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
RBI 17815
IReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Slough, SL1 3UH Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited, Nottingham, NG90 2DB
Licence Number: PL 00063/0392 Date of preparation April 2014