STREPSILS DRY THROAT LOZENGES, STREPSILS CITRUS FLAVOUR LOZENGES

Posology Use the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.

Adults:

One lozenge every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours Children over 6 years old: As above for adults.

Elderly:

There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly. 4). Method of administration For oral administration. To be dissolved slowly in the mouth.

The list of the following adverse effects relates to those experienced with 2,4- dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol at OTC doses, in short term use. Adverse events which have been associated with 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol are given below, tabulated by system organ class and frequency.

Frequencies are defined as:

Very common (≥1/10); Common (≥1/100 and <1/10); Uncommon (≥1/1000 and <1/100); Rare (≥1/10,000 and <1/1000); Very rare (<1/10,000); Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse events are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.

System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Events Immune System Disorders Not known Hypersensitivityab1 Gastrointestinal Disorders Not known Glossodyniaab, oral discomfortab a2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol bamylmetacresol 1 Hypersensitivity reactions may include rash, urticaria and angioedema, which may include swelling of the face, neck, throat or tongue that could affect breathing.

Reporting of Suspected Adverse Reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Not to be given to children under 6 years. If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, or if symptoms are accompanied by a high fever or headache consult a doctor or health care professional. Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine: • Contains isomalt and maltitol syrup, which may have a mild laxative effect if several are taken a day.

Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. • This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. • This medicine contains fragrance with Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, d- Limonene, Geraniol and Linalool.

Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, d- Limonene, Geraniol and Linalool may cause allergic reactions.

Strepsils Citrus Flavour Lozenges are contraindicated in persons who have previously shown hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.