Strepsils Orange With Vitamin C 100mg
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STREPSILS Orange with Vitamin C 100mg Lozenges 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol Amylmetacresol
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid / Sodium ascorbate)
|Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still 'need to take Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C carefully to get the jbest results from it.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days
If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet:
1. What Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges are and what they are used for
'2. Before you take Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges |3.“How to tala Strepsils Orange with Vitamin CLozenges |4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges
6. Further information
|1. WHAT STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges contains two antiseptic Ingredients for use in throat medications. These are used for the jsymptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. These ingredients ,are both mild antiseptics, which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort 'and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps jrelieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections. Ascorbic acid provides a source of Vitamin C which may be beneficial during infection when Vitamin C levels are believed to fall.
£. BEFORE YOU TAKE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES [This product is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly. Children under 6 years should not use this product. 'Remember small~chitdren can choke~orrlozenges.— — — — — -[Do not take this product if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, Vitamin C or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6 - Further Information '• are under 6 years old |Do not take this product if:
you have an intolerance to certain carbohydrates such as fructose, glucose-galactose and sucrose-isomaltose. These would normally be confirmed by your doctor. Intolerance would lead from conditions such as deficiency of the enzyme fructose-1-phosphate aldolase (leading to fructose intolerance), glucose-galactose malabsorption and sucrose-isomaltase deficiencies.
[Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, i* suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems jPregnancy and breast-feeding
ilt is not recommended to use this product if you think you are ipregnantrare~pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.i Important information about some of the ingredients in this product* This product contains sucrose and glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact jyour doctor before taking this product.
3. HOW TO TAKE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES
'Remove the lid and take one lozenge out of the tube.
[Replace the lid firmly onto the top of the tube ensuring that it fits jtightly.
Place lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly.
Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours.
Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly - One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 - 3 hours up to a maximum bf 12 lozenges in 24 hours. It is not recommended that children junder 6 years use this product.
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Remember that young children-can choRe oh lozenges.- -If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or if anything unusual happens please consult your doctor.
|lf you take more of this product than you should
You may experience stomach discomfort
Do not take any more of this product and consult your doctor or
jpharmacist.
If you forget to take this product
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten lozenge. jContinue to use this product normally.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your jdoctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
|Like all medicines, Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any hypersensitivity to this product i.e. itching,
'stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
_ |lf_any_of the sLde_effects_gets_serious, onf youjiotice any_side_effeets_|_ not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
|5. HOW TO STORE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES! Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the ^ube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month and the year. iDo not store above 25°C
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household Waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer jrequired. These measures will help to protect the environment.
'6. FURTHER INFORMATION
^hat Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges Contain The active substances are:
^,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg Amylmetacresol 0.6mg
Vitamin C 100mg (Ascorbic acid / Sodium ascorbate)
[The other ingredients are
Menthol, Tartaric acid, Orange flavour, Propylene glycol, Sunset yellow (E110), Ponceau 4R (E124), Liquid glucose, Liquid sucrose. WharStrepstts Orange with^Vitamtn C Lozenges looks like An orange circular lozenge.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
iReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Slough
|SL1 3UH
Manufacturer
'Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited
iNottingham
NG90 2DB
Licence Holder: PL 00063/0391 iDate of preparation January 2010
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Strepsils
Qranae with" 2,4-Dkhiorobenzyi aicohoi
^ Amylmetacresol
Vitamin C WOmg Vitamin C
Soothing, effective relief for sore throats
iHow to use: Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 'hours. Do not exceed the stated dose. Not suitable for children under {5 years. No more than 12 lozenges per day. For oral administration only. • Remember young children can choke on lozenges.
Do not use after the expiry date. Licence Holder:
|Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd. SL13UH.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
'• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, do not use this jproduct. If you are pregnant, or if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your docJOLbefore taking this .product
STREPSILS Orange with Vitamin C 100mg Lozenges 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol Amylmetacresol
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid / Sodium ascorbate)
|Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still 'need to take Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C carefully to get the jbest results from it.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days
If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet:
1. What Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges are and what they are used for
'2. Before you take Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges |3.“How to tala Strepsils Orange with Vitamin CLozenges |4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges
6. Further information
|1. WHAT STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges contains two antiseptic Ingredients for use in throat medications. These are used for the jsymptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections. These ingredients ,are both mild antiseptics, which kill the bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. The action of sucking the lozenge allows the active ingredients to work in the area of the discomfort 'and also helps lubricate and soothe the painful area. This helps jrelieve the soreness and discomfort of mouth and throat infections. Ascorbic acid provides a source of Vitamin C which may be beneficial during infection when Vitamin C levels are believed to fall.
£. BEFORE YOU TAKE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES [This product is recommended for adults, children (over 6 years old) and the elderly. Children under 6 years should not use this product. 'Remember small~chitdren can choke~orrlozenges.— — — — — -[Do not take this product if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, Vitamin C or any of the other ingredients shown in Section 6 - Further Information '• are under 6 years old |Do not take this product if:
you have an intolerance to certain carbohydrates such as fructose, glucose-galactose and sucrose-isomaltose. These would normally be confirmed by your doctor. Intolerance would lead from conditions such as deficiency of the enzyme fructose-1-phosphate aldolase (leading to fructose intolerance), glucose-galactose malabsorption and sucrose-isomaltase deficiencies.
[Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you: are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, i* suffer or are suffering from any other throat problems jPregnancy and breast-feeding
ilt is not recommended to use this product if you think you are ipregnantrare~pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.i Important information about some of the ingredients in this product* This product contains sucrose and glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact jyour doctor before taking this product.
3. HOW TO TAKE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES
'Remove the lid and take one lozenge out of the tube.
[Replace the lid firmly onto the top of the tube ensuring that it fits jtightly.
Place lozenge into the mouth allowing it to dissolve slowly.
Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours.
Adults, Children (over 6 years old) and the elderly - One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 - 3 hours up to a maximum bf 12 lozenges in 24 hours. It is not recommended that children junder 6 years use this product.
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Page 5
Remember that young children-can choRe oh lozenges.- -If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or if anything unusual happens please consult your doctor.
|lf you take more of this product than you should
You may experience stomach discomfort
Do not take any more of this product and consult your doctor or
jpharmacist.
If you forget to take this product
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten lozenge. jContinue to use this product normally.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your jdoctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
|Like all medicines, Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you experience any hypersensitivity to this product i.e. itching,
'stop taking this product and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
_ |lf_any_of the sLde_effects_gets_serious, onf youjiotice any_side_effeets_|_ not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
|5. HOW TO STORE STREPSILS ORANGE WITH VITAMIN C LOZENGES! Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use this product after the expiry date which is stated on the ^ube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month and the year. iDo not store above 25°C
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household Waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer jrequired. These measures will help to protect the environment.
'6. FURTHER INFORMATION
^hat Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C Lozenges Contain The active substances are:
^,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg Amylmetacresol 0.6mg
Vitamin C 100mg (Ascorbic acid / Sodium ascorbate)
[The other ingredients are
Menthol, Tartaric acid, Orange flavour, Propylene glycol, Sunset yellow (E110), Ponceau 4R (E124), Liquid glucose, Liquid sucrose. WharStrepstts Orange with^Vitamtn C Lozenges looks like An orange circular lozenge.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
iReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Slough
|SL1 3UH
Manufacturer
'Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited
iNottingham
NG90 2DB
Licence Holder: PL 00063/0391 iDate of preparation January 2010
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Sttfewslls :*
jSoflthin$ effectivetelief for sore throats •
! * use: Digolve one lounge slowly in the goujfc opry 2 to 3 # # 'hours. Do ng exceed the stated dose. Not suitable for (gldren under |6 years. No more th#i 12 lozenges pgr day. For oral ^ministration only. • Remember young children can choke on lozenges.
'Do note after the expry date. Licence Holder:
IReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd. SL13UH.
Keep aft medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
'• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, do not use this |pro*i(f If fuf e pregnant, or if you have been told by your doctoifi#you have an intolerance to some sugars, corict your docjoiybeforetakingthisjrpduct^