Strepsils Menthol 16S

Excipient(s) with known effect:

• Liquid Glucose (containing Wheat Starch (containing Gluten) and Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220)

• Liquid Sucrose

• Propylene Glycol (E1520)

• Fragrance containing allergens:

o Spearmint flavour containing – Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citranellol, d-Limonene, Eugenol and Linalool

o Cool Mint Sensation Flavour containing – Linalool ad d-limonene

o Eucalyptus oil containing d-limonene

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1

White to pale yellow coloured lozenge with a characteristic taste of cool mint and the Strepsils brand icon intagliated on both sides

For the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections.

Posology

Use the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.

Adults: One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours.

Children over 12 years: One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 8 lozenges in 24 hours.

Elderly: There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.

Children under 12 years:

Not suitable for children under 12 years.

Method of administration

For oral administration. To be dissolved slowly in the mouth.

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or health care professional.

Important information about some of the ingredients of this medicine:

• This medicine contains sucrose (1.38 g per lozenge) and glucose (1.10 g per lozenge). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

• This medicine contains only very low levels of gluten (from wheat starch). It is regarded as ‘gluten-free’ and is very unlikely to cause problems if you have coeliac disease. One lozenge contains no more than 22.04 micrograms of gluten. If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine.

• This medicine contains 1.89 mg propylene glycol in each lozenge.