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Article written by pharmacist Nguyen Huy Khiem - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Strepsils is a lozenge (lozenge) used quite commonly in cases of sore throat, acute sore throat. Here are some information to keep in mind when using the drug.
1.Ingredients and effects
One Strepsils lozenge contains 2 main ingredients: 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol (1.2 mg) and Amylmetacresol (0.6 mg). Both ingredients have bactericidal, antiviral and local anesthetic effects, so the drug has a soothing effect on sore throat symptoms, including sore throat, pain when swallowing.
The analgesic effect of the drug starts quite quickly, within 10 minutes after taking it, the duration of the effect lasts about 2-3 hours. The drug can be used by both adults and children.
Strepsil is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, so it can be easily purchased by patients in pharmacies.
2.Notes when using Strepsils lozenges
Viên ngậm Strepsils
Dosage and way of use: Take 1 tablet to slowly dissolve in the mouth. Can take 1 tablet every 2-3 hours, up to 12 tablets/day. Undesirable effects: rare, may experience some unpleasant symptoms such as burning pain in the tongue. No cases of overdose in humans have been reported. Caution: + Using the drug for children: due to the large size of the lozenge, it can cause choking for children leading to suffocation.
+ Use of drugs for pregnant women and lactating women: there are no complete data on the use of drugs in these subjects.
+ When used in patients with intolerance to sugar (fructose, glucose-galactose or sucrose-isomaltose).
3. Strepsils lozenges
There are many forms of Strepsils lozenges on the market, mainly adding excipients to change the taste, allowing users to choose according to their preferences:
Strepsils Original : only 2 ingredients The main antiseptics are 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol and Amylmetacresol. Strepsils Cool: added Menthol (in the form of levomenthol) to create a feeling of coolness. Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C : added Vitamin C (100 mg) and orange flavor. Strepsils Soothing Honey & Lemon : additional ingredients honey and lemon essential oil.
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