Strepsils Original Soothing Honey And Lemon 2.4 mg/1.2 mg/0.6 mg
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 December 2019
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of minor mouth and throat infections.
Dosage (summary)
Dissolve 1 lozenge every 2-3 hours, max 12/day for adults and children over 6.
Special Populations
- Children under 6 years
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
- Children under 6 years
Counselling Points
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary.
Serious warnings
- Consult doctor if sore throat persists for more than two days
- Choking hazard for young children
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Clinical Particulars
Section 4 of the official insert — extracted exactly as issued, no alterations
4.1 Therapeutic indications
STREPSILS ORIGINAL: is used for the relief of minor mouth and throat infections. It is also used for the relief of coughs due to colds and allergies.
STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON is used for relief of minor mouth and throat infections.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the standard dose is:
Adults and children over 6 years
- The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve Symptoms.
- Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours.
- Do not exceed 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period.
4.3 Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- Children under 6 years of age.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
When a sore throat persists for more than two days, consult your doctor.
Remember young children can choke on lozenges.
4.9 Overdose
Known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment: None
