Description
Strepsils Menthol Lozenges are medicated throat lozenges combining mild antiseptic action with soothing menthol vapour. They are designed to relieve symptoms of sore throat, mouth infections, and help clear blocked nose discomfort through inhaled menthol.
Prescription
These are over‑the‑counter (OTC) branded throat lozenges—not prescription medicine.
Therapeutic Category
Classified as throat antiseptic lozenges (minor wound antiseptics) with local anaesthetic-like menthol vapour action. Used for symptomatic relief of throat/mouth irritation and minor infections.
Active Ingredients / Composition
- 2,4‑Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (DCBA): 1.2 mg
- Amylmetacresol (AMC): 0.6 mg
These provide dual mild antiseptic action.
Inactive Ingredients
Includes menthol (providing cooling/vapour effect), flavourings (eucalyptus, spearmint/levo‑menthol), propylene glycol, sucrose, glucose or alternative sweeteners such as xylitol.
Vitamins
None included in the standard menthol variant—no vitamin C or other vitamins.
Minerals
None included.
Variant
- Standard Menthol flavor (often called “Blocked Nose & Sore Throat”)
- Available in pack sizes such as 24‑count, 36‑count depending on market .
- Other Strepsils variants include Extra Strong, Honey & Lemon, Vitamin C, Herbal (with different actives).
Consume Type
- Lozenge: slowly dissolved in the mouth (do not chew or swallow whole), releasing antiseptics and menthol vapour.
Directions / Usage
- Adults and children 12 years and over: one lozenge every 2–3 hours, up to 12 lozenges per 24 hours.
- Adolescents (12–16 y): maximum 8 per day recommended.
- Not for children under 6 or under 12 depending on guidelines.
Common Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated.
- May occasionally cause mild tongue soreness, nausea, or dyspepsia.
- Rare allergic reactions including asthma-like symptoms in individuals sensitive to aspirin or menthol.
Package Type
- Typically in blister strips, boxed in quantities such as 24 or 36 lozenges. Packaging varies by market.
Storage Advice
- Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature, below 25 °C.
- Keep out of reach of children. Protect from moisture
Safety Advice
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Do not use if allergic to active or inactive ingredients.
- Not recommended for small children (choking hazard).
- Use caution if pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to aspirin, or if sugar intolerant.
- If symptoms persist beyond a few days or worsen, consult a healthcare professional.
Product Substitutes
Other Strepsils variants:
- Strepsils Extra Strong, Honey & Lemon, Vitamin C 100, Strepsils Plus (with anaesthetic), Herbal Fresh Menthol.
Alternative brands with similar antiseptic lozenges: Halls (menthol-based), Cepacol, Cēpacol, Dobendan (some markets) or generic sore throat lozenges containing AMC/DCBA .
Manufacturer / Marketer
Made by Reckitt Benckiser (RB), via its healthcare subsidiary Crookes Healthcare Ltd, based in Nottingham, UK.
Country of Origin
While global manufacturing may vary, many markets list United Kingdom as the country of origin for Strepsils lozenges
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