Superdrug Blackcurrant Sore Throat Dual Action Lozenges
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
• Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve
What is in this leaflet
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
2. Before you take this medicine
3. How to take this medicine
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store this medicine
6. Contents of the pack and other information
I.What this medicine is and what it is used for
These lozenges are recommended for sore throats and associated pain. The active ingredient hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic which combats the bacteria that cause sore throats.
It also acts as an anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.
2. Before you take this medicine X Do not
• Take these lozenges if you are !
hypersensitive (allergic) to the active; ingredient or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in! section 6) !
• Give to children under 6 years ;
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any !
medication. |
If you are pregnant, or think you ; may be pregnant, please ask your ; doctor or pharmacist before using ! these lozenges. They may not be ! suitable for you. ;
Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine
• Each lozenge contains a total of |
2.4g of sucrose and glucose. If you ; have been told by your doctor that i you have an intolerance to some ! sugars, contact your doctor before ! taking this product. This should be ; taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus !
• The colours ponceau 4R (E124) and! brilliant black (E151) in this medicine; may cause allergic reactions
3. How to take this medicine
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with ! your pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage
Adults, the elderly and children of 6 years and over:
! • Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the | mouth every 3 hours or as required ; • Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours
Do not give to children under 6 years.
; Do not exceed the stated dose.
! If symptoms persist, consult your | doctor.
If you take too many lozenges:
I talk to a doctor or pharmacist ; straight away.
If you have any further questions ! on the use of this medicine, ask ! your pharmacist.
;4. Possible side effects
; Like all medicines, these lozenges can have side effects although not ! everybody gets them.
If you get any of these serious side ! effects, stop taking this medicine.
! See a doctor at once:
; • Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions)
This other effect is less serious.
If it bothers you, talk to a ! pharmacist:
| • Sore tongue
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to ! your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
! This includes any possible side ; effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card ! Scheme at:
; By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on ! the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store this medicine !
• Do not store above 25°C. Store in j
• Do not take after the expiry date
(last day of the month) printed on ! the carton after ’Use By’ !
• Keep out of the sight and reach of ;
Do not throw away any medicines ; via wastewater or household waste.; Ask your pharmacist how to throw i away medicines you no longer use. ! These measures will help protect | the environment. ;
6. Contents of the pack and other information What this medicine contains
Each lozenge contains I
hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active! ingredient. ;
Also contains: sucrose, glucose, I citric acid monohydrate, menthol, | propylene glycol, blackcurrant ; flavour, colours: ponceau 4R (E124), brilliant black (E151). !
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack
They are round, purple lozenges. They are available in blister packs of! 24. !
Marketing Authorisation Holder ! and Manufacturer
Manufactured for The Boots ! Company PLC Nottingham NG2 ! 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation ! Holder Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AP, UK.
This leaflet was last revised in February 2015
Other formats
To request a copy of this leaflet in ! Braille, large print or audio please ; call 01363 636000. ;
PL 00094/0018 i
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
• Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet
• You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve
What is in this leaflet
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
2. Before you take this medicine
3. How to take this medicine
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store this medicine
6. Contents of the pack and other information
I.What this medicine is and what it is used for
These lozenges are recommended for sore throats and and associated pain. The active ingredient hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic which combats the bacteria that cause sore throats.
It also acts as an anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.
2. Before you take this medicine X Do not
• Take these lozenges if you are !
hypersensitive (allergic) to the active; ingredient or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in! section 6) !
• Give to children under 6 years ;
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any !
medication. |
If you are pregnant, or think you ; may be pregnant, please ask your ; doctor or pharmacist before using ! these lozenges. They may not be ! suitable for you. ;
Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine
• Each lozenge contains a total of |
2.4g of sucrose and glucose. If you ; have been told by your doctor that i you have an intolerance to some ! sugars, contact your doctor before ! taking this product. This should be ; taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus !
• The colours ponceau 4R (E124) and! brilliant black (E151) in this medicine; may cause allergic reactions
3. How to take this medicine
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with ! your pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage
Adults, the elderly and children of 6 years and over:
! • Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the | mouth every 3 hours or as required ; • Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours
Do not give to children under 6 years.
; Do not exceed the stated dose.
! If symptoms persist, consult your | doctor.
If you take too many lozenges:
I talk to a doctor or pharmacist ; straight away.
If you have any further questions ! on the use of this medicine, ask ! your pharmacist.
;4. Possible side effects
; Like all medicines, these lozenges can have side effects although not ! everybody gets them.
If you get any of these serious side ! effects, stop taking this medicine.
! See a doctor at once:
; • Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat and rash (severe allergic reactions)
This other effect is less serious.
If it bothers you, talk to a ! pharmacist:
| • Sore tongue
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to ! your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
! This includes any possible side ; effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card ! Scheme at:
; By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on ! the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store this medicine !
• Do not store above 25°C. Store in j
• Do not take after the expiry date
(last day of the month) printed on ! the carton after ’Use By’ !
• Keep out of the sight and reach of ;
Do not throw away any medicines ; via wastewater or household waste.; Ask your pharmacist how to throw i away medicines you no longer use. ! These measures will help protect | the environment. ;
6. Contents of the pack and other information What this medicine contains
Each lozenge contains I
hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active! ingredient. ;
Also contains: sucrose, glucose, I citric acid monohydrate, menthol, | propylene glycol, blackcurrant ; flavour, colours: ponceau 4R (E124), brilliant black (E151). !
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack
They are round, purple lozenges. They are available in blister packs of! 24. !
Marketing Authorisation Holder ! and Manufacturer
Manufactured for The Boots ! Company PLC Nottingham NG2 ! 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation ! Holder Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AP, UK.
This leaflet was last revised in February 2015
Other formats
To request a copy of this leaflet in ! Braille, large print or audio please ; call 01363 636000. ;
PL 00094/0018 i
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