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.
2. WHAT STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON IS USED FOR:
3. BEFORE YOU TAKE STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON:
Do not take STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON :
- If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to (active substance) or any of the other ingredients of STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON
- Children under 6 years of age.
Taking other medicine with STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON:
What should you avoid when you are taking STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON : No known interactions.
Pregnancy and breast - feeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice before taking this medicine. There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Amylmetacresol & 2, 4 - dichlorobenzyl alcohol. It is unknown whether 2, 4 - dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Amylmetacresol or metabolites are excreted in human milk. Risk to the newborns / infants cannot be excluded.
Driving and using machinery: Negligible influence
Taking other medicine with STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON: Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine.
4. HOW TO TAKE STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON:
This medicine should not be taken by children below 6 years of age. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. 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.
If you take more STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON than you should: In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre. In the unlikely event of an overdose, serious side effects are not expected. Some gastrointestinal discomfort may be experienced.
5. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS :
STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON can have side effects
System Organ Class Frequency Adverse Events
Immune System Disorders Not known Hypersensitivity ab
Gastrointestinal Disorders Not known Abdominal pain ab, nausea ab, oral discomfort ab
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Not known Rash ab
a 2, 4 - dichlorobenzyl alcolhol b amylmetacresol
Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice. If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or Pharmacist.
6. STORING AND DISPOSING OF STREPSILS ORIGINAL OR STREPSILS SOOTHING HONEY AND LEMON:
Store all medicines out of reach of children. Store at or below 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets)