Strepsils Lozenges Warm Ginger/Lemon(Amylmetacresol)

Strepsils Warm Ginger Lemon Lozenge is a soothing and medicated lozenge that contains active medical ingredients to tackle sore throat pain. It is made with a combination of two antiseptics (2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, Amylmetacresol 0.6mg) and Levomenthol (a mild local anaesthetic) to relieve the discomfort of sore throats in the soothing ginger and lemon flavour.

Strepsils Warm Ginger Lemon Lozenge provides dual relief from sore throat and dry, tickly coughs and associated symptoms such as nasal congestion. It provides effective dual action to soothe your sore throat for up to 2 hours. Unlike non-medicated lozenges or sweets, Strepsils provides clinically proven relief which lasts for long after the lozenge has gone. It can be taken by adults and children over six years.

• Strepsils Warm Ginger Lemon relieves the symptoms of a bacterial throat infection and soothes the throat during the recovery process.
• It provides a warm, fuzzy and comforting feeling during a sore throat.

• 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol
• Amylmetacresol

• Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 – 3 hours.
• You should not consume more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.

• Strepsils Warm Ginger Lemon should be used by adults and children over 6 years only.
• Keep it away from the reach of children.
• Store it in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Use under medical supervision.
• Do not exceed the stated dose.

Q1. Does Strepsils kill bacteria?

Ans: Strepsils has been in production since 1958 and contains two active ingredients, namely amylmetacresol and 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol. These ingredients are mild antiseptics, which kills bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.

Q2. What does Dichlorobenzyl alcohol do as an ingredient?

Ans: Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacteria and viruses associated with mouth and throat infections. It is considered as an active ingredient found in several marketed OTC products by Health Canada which has categorized this agent as an anatomical therapeutic chemical. The presence of Dichlorobenzyl alcohol in Strepsils helps in eliminating mild throat infections.

Q3. Is Strepsils suitable for children?

Ans: All Strepsils lozenges are suitable for children over 6 years old. Strepsils Intensive and Strepsils Plus lozenges are suitable for children over 12 years of age.

Q4. What is the dosage of Strepsils? How many can I consume in 24 hours?

Ans: Strepsils Warm Ginger Lemon Lozenge, Honey And Lemon Lozenge, Orange Vitamin C Lozenge, Strawberry Sugar-Free Lozenge, Sore Throat Blocked Nose Lozenge and Extra Blackcurrant Lozenge need to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 – 3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours. Strepsils Intensive lozenges one lozenge should be sucked every 3 – 6 hours as required. No more than five lozenges should be taken in a 24 hour period, for a maximum of three days. As for Strepsils Plus lozenges, one lozenge should be sucked every 2 hours as required. No more than eight lozenges should be taken in a 24 hour period. Do not exceed the stated dose.