Boots Sore Throat Relief Dual Action Lozenges Blackcurrant Flavour
(Hexylresorcinol)
Antiseptic & local anaesthetic
Fights infection
Effective relief from sore throat pain
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Read all of this carton for full instructions.
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains an antiseptic, which combats the bacteria that causes a sore throat, and has a local anaesthetic effect, which brings soothing relief of pain and discomfort. It can be used for effective relief of sore throats.
Before you take this medicine
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose and sucrose)
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Information about some of the ingredients: Each lozenge contains a total of 2.4 g of glucose and sucrose. This should be taken into account by people with diabetes. The colours E124 & E151 in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that lozenge.
Adults and children of 6 years and over: Suck one lozenge every 3 hours, or when you need to. Don’t take more than 12 lozenges in any 24 hours.
Suck each lozenge slowly until it dissolves.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
If you take too many lozenges: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the lozenges.
See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious.
If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Sore tongue
If any side effect becomes severe, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredient
Each lozenge contains Hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg
Also contains: sucrose, glucose syrup, citric acid, blackcurrant flavour, menthol, propylene glycol, ponceau 4R (E124), brilliant black (E151).
PL 00094/0018
Text prepared 3/08
Manufactured for
by
The Marketing Authorisation holder
If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
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