Strepsils Intensive Sugar Free Orange Lozenges 16 Pack

Strepsils Intensive Orange Sugar-Free Lozenges are the only sugar free lozenges containing flurbiprofen for fast, targeted, and long lasting relief. They are used to relieve sore throats in adults and children over the age of 12 years. 

Directions for use:

Adults and children over 12 years:

Suck one lozenge slowly every 3 to 6 hours, as required.

Do not take more than five lozenges in any 24 hour period.

To work properly, the lozenge must dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow the lozenges whole. Move the lozenge around your mouth whilst sucking it. You should get some relief from pain and soreness within half an hour of sucking the lozenge and this relief should last for up to 4 hours.

Warnings:

Do not take these lozenges if you:

• have or have ever had a stomach ulcer
• are allergic to flurbiprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs or any of the other ingredients (see below) 
• have previously experienced gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation whilst taking NSAIDs 
• have ever had wheezing, a runny nose or an itchy rash (hives) after taking aspirin, flurbiprofen or medicines containing NSAIDs 
• are under 12 years old.
• have ever had heart failure

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking Strepsils Intensive Lozenges if you:

• have or have ever had asthma
• have kidney, heart or liver problems 
• have high blood pressure
• have blood clotting problems
• have a history of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
• have diabetes 
• are (or may be) pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• have an intolerance to some sugars (as this product contains maltitol liquid and isomalt).

Contains:

The lozenges are round pale in colour with a characteristic orange taste with an icon intagilated on both sides. Each lozenge contains the active ingredient flurbiprofen 8.75mg. Also contains macrogol 300, potassium hydroxide, orange flavour, levomenthol, acesulfame potassium, FD&C yellow No.6, liquid maltitol and isomalt.

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine