Strepsils

Strepsils is a line of throat lozenges used to relieve discomfort caused by mouth and throat infections.[2][3] The brand was originally introduced as a mouthwash in 1950.[4]

Strepsils
First aid for Sore Throats
Product typeThroat lozenge
OwnerReckitt Benckiser
CountryInternational
Introduced1958 (1958)[1]
MarketsWorldwide
Websitewww.strepsils.co.uk
Strepsils, as distributed by Zuellig Pharma in the Philippines.
A single orange Strepsils lozenge on top of a package of same flavored lozenges (circa 2017).

Strepsils is manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser and is one of the Boots Healthcare International brands that Reckitt Benckiser acquired in 2006.[5] The primary active ingredients are dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol,[6] with some formulations containing ascorbic acid (vitamin C).[7] Inactive ingredients include menthol, tartaric acid, and propylene glycol.[6]

References
  1. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. Page accessed 28 October 2017 Strepsils - Our Health Brands
  2. Weckmann G, Hauptmann-Voß A, Baumeister SE, Klötzer C, Chenot JF (2017). "Efficacy of AMC/DCBA lozenges for sore throat: A systematic review and meta-analysis". Int J Clin Pract. 71 (10): 1742–1241. doi:10.1111/ijcp.13002. PMID 28869700.
  3. NHS Strepsils at NHS Choices Page accessed June 23, 2015 Archived August 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. Page accessed 28 October 2017 Strepsils - Our Health Brands
  5. BBC. 7 October 2005 Reckitt Benckiser buys Boots unit
  6. "Strepsils - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) - (eMC)". Datapharm UK. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
  7. "Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C 100mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) - (eMC)". Datapharm UK. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
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