Strepsils Lozenges: Soothing Relief for Sore Throats

Strepsils are lozenges containing antiseptic ingredients like amylmetacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol, used to relieve sore throat and minor mouth infections.
Category
Healthcare
Where to get
Commonly found in pharmacies and convenience stores as over-the-counter throat lozenges.
Applicable for
Sore Throat | Mouth Infections
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Strepsils FAQ


Image credit: strepsils.com.au

What is Strepsils & how does it work?

Strepsils was one of the Boots Healthcare brands acquired by Reckitt Benckiser in 2006. Strepsils have been in production since 1958 and contain two active ingredients, namely: amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol. These ingredients are mild antiseptics that can kill bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.

What is Strepsils website?

Strepsils website provides expert information on sore throats and blocked noses, our range of sore throat remedy products and advice on how to prevent sore throats.

Why are Strepsils called Strepsil?

The name of Strepsil comes from the streptococcus bacteria that causes certain types of sore throat. Strepsils are sold in Italy under the Benagol brand. In Germany are sold now as Dobendan and Dobensana brand, from 2009 till 2013 were sold as Dobendan Strepsils.

What are Strepsils used for?

Strepsils provide a wide range of sore throat lozenges for adults and children that can be used to combat different kinds of sore throats.

Strepsils References

If you want to know more about Strepsils, consider exploring links below:

What Is Strepsils

  1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,65149011000036100/strepsils
  2. https://www.strepsils.com.au/strepsils-faqs/
  3. https://www.strepsils.co.nz/faqs/
  4. https://patient-info.co.uk/strepsils-lozenge-97321/patient-leaflet
  5. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/aches-pains/a8271/strepsils-honey-and-lemon/

Strepsils Information

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strepsils
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5638/pil
  3. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/Pil-2175753-07072017143027-636350346418437500.pdf

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