Strepsils Original Dual Antibacterial

Scheduling status:S0.

Proprietary name (and dosage form):Strepsils coolmint (lozenge).

Composition:Each lozenge contains:2,4 Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol 1.2 mg; Amylmetacresol 0.6 mg ; Sugar 2,5 g.

Pharmacological classification:A 16.4 Naso-pharyngeal and bucco-pharyngeal antiseptics.

Pharmacological action:Pharmacodynamic properties.

Strepsils lozenges have disinfectant and antiseptic properties.Indications:Indicated for the relief of minor mouth and throat infections including sore throat.

Identification: A white to pale yellow coloured lozenge with a characteristic taste of mint and menthol and an “S” on both sides.

Presentation:Blister Pack: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 or 24 lozenges.

A clear 250 pm polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated with 40 gsm of polyvynylidene chloride (PVdC) heat sealed to 20 pm aluminium foil blister pack.Sachet: 2’s:Cello-poly aluminium foil laminate consisting of 0.021 mm cellophane, 0.018 mm polyethylene, 0.030 mm aluminium and 0.025 mm polyethylene.Tube: 10’s:

Date of publication of this package insert: February 2003.24 throat lozenges.Indications: Relief of minor mouth & throat infections. Strepsils original is also indicated for relief of coughs due to colds and allergies.©2007 Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals. (Pty) Ltd.Consumer care line: 0861 11 11 00.