Package leaflet: Information for the user

Sore Throat Relief Double Action 2.4 mg Lozenges Honey & Lemon Flavour (Hexylresorcinol)    j

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains irhpbrtant 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.

;Before you take this

;medicine

Do not

llake 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 of hge

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any [medication.

Ilf 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.

Ilmportant information about borne of the ingredients of this [medicine

'Each lozenge contains a total of '2Ag of sucrose and glucose. If you [have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before Itaking this product. This should be [taken into account if you have [diabetes mellitus

[The colours E110 and E122 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 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:

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: www.mhra.aoy.uk/vellowcard.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

;How to store this” “ medicine

;Do not store above 25°C. Store in

Ithe original packaging

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

bhildren

bo not throw away any medicines Ivia wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect Ithe environment.

Contents of the pack ^nd other information What this medicine contains

lEach lozenge contains Ihexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active |ingredient.

Also contains: sucrose, glucose, |honey and lemon flavours, menthol, propylene glycol, sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), barmoisine (E122), green S (E142).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, orange to brown coloured lozenges. They are Available in blister packs of 24.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

iManufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham |NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation Holder Ernest Jackson & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AP, UK. i'his leaflet was last revised in iFebruary 2015

Other formats

[To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please ball 01363 636000.

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Sore Throat Relief Double Action 2.4 mg Lozenges Honey & Lemon Flavour (Hexylresorcinol)    j

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains irhpbrtant 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.

;Before you take this

;medicine

Do not

llake 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 of hge

[Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any [medication.

Ilf 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.

Ilmportant information about borne of the ingredients of this [medicine

'Each lozenge contains a total of '2Ag of sucrose and glucose. If you [have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before Itaking this product. This should be [taken into account if you have [diabetes mellitus

[The colours E110 and E122 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 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:

talk to a doctor or pharmacist straight away.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your pharmacist.

;How to store this' “ medicine

;Do not store above 25°C. Store in

Ithe original packaging

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

bhildren

bo not throw away any medicines Ivia wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect Ithe environment.

6.

4. Possible side effects

; Like all medicines, these lozenges can have side effects although not I everybody gets them.

If you get any of these serious side I effects, stop taking this medicine.

I 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: I • Sore tongue

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to ; your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. I This includes any possible side I effects not listed in this leaflet. You; can also report side effects directly; via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.aoy.uk/vellowcard. ! By reporting side effects you can | help provide more information on ; the safety of this medicine.

Contents of the pack ^nd other information What this medicine contains

lEach lozenge contains Ihexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active [ingredient.

Also contains: sucrose, glucose, ;honey and lemon flavours, menthol, propylene glycol, sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), barmoisine (E122), green S (E142).

What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack

They are round, orange to brown coloured 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. i'his leaflet was last revised in iFebruary 2015

Other formats

[To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please ball 01363 636000.

PL 00094/0036

LE51/1