Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges - 24 Lozenges

Product Information

Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Applies to dextromethorphan: oral capsule liquid filled, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension extended release, oral syrup, oral tablet. Serious side effects This product is unsuitable hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. Gargling with salt water may ease the irritation that can lead to a dry cough. It may also help kill bacteria in the throat that can lead to infection. Sometimes, a doctor may use a neuromodulator off-label to treat a chronic cough, including chronic dry cough. “Off-label” means that a doctor uses the medication for something other than its FDA-approved use.

This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide present in liquid glucose which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm. Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS. This medicine contains sulphites – Sulphur dioxide (E220) which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.

Common Uses

Murray S, Brewerton T. Abuse of over-the-counter dextromethorphan by teenagers. South Med J. 1993;86:1151-3. A neuromodulator inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses. Doctors use this type of medication to treat: You may experience some, none, or other side effects not mentioned above. If you experience serious adverse reactions, you must stop taking the drug immediately. If you have any concerns about a side effect or it becomes bothersome, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Interactions What drugs may interact with Strepsils®? A 2018 review suggests that honey may help reduce a cough more effectively than certain types of cough medication, such as diphenhydramine.

Adverse effects have included gastrointestinal disturbances such as stomach upset and diarrhea. [ Ref] Nervous system Strepsils® can be taken with or without meals, as there is no notable interaction. There are no notable interactions with alcohol. Avoid eating or drinking while the lozenge is in your mouth. However, some research suggests that 100 mg of the neuromodulator gabapentin daily may help reduce coughing with minimal side effects. Precautions Dual Action Strepsils - Contains levomenthol, providing a mild local anaesthetic action on the throat and also relieving symptoms of coughMedical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. In the United States, several over-the-counter (OTC) medications for children and adults contain dextromethorphan, including: This medicine contains Glucose (1125 mg per lozenge) and Sucrose (1413 mg per lozenge). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.