For the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections, dry, irritating cough associated with the common cold and nasal congestion. Use the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. Adults: One lozenge every 2 3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
Strepsils Dry Cough Lozenges - Pack of 6s
Get effective relief from dry cough with Strepsils Dry Cough. It's a cough syrup delivered in a convenient lozenge format.
Strepsils Dry cough is an antitussive lozenge which provides effective relief from dry cough. It is a cough suppressant which reduces the urge to cough. Used as a cough suppressant for the relief of nonproductive cough.
Not only do Strepsils Honey & Lemon Lozenges soothe your throat, they also help fight bacteria too as they contains two effective antiseptics. Unlike non-medicated throat sweets, Strepsils contains medicine that works long after the lozenge is gone and our lozenges are clinically proven to work for up to 2 hours.
Dry air can irritate the throat and sinuses and make a cough worse. Air conditioning and cooling fans in the summer and heating systems in the winter can make the environment dry. Using a humidifier at night can add moisture to the air while a person sleeps. This may help soothe the throat and prevent coughing.
This medicine contains sucrose (1.496g per lozenge) and glucose (1.013g per lozenge). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains sucrose (1.44g per lozenge) and glucose (0.98g per lozenge). This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Like all medicines, Strepsils Lozenges for Adults and Children Over Six can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects may include rash, stomach pain, feeling sick, oral discomfort, allergic reaction.
Dry cough causes vary; most are the result of a recent cold or flu, which is often called a post-viral cough. However, they may also be caused by an allergy, asthma or chronic acid reflux. Less common dry cough causes include environmental factors like a dry atmosphere, air pollution or a sudden change in temperature.
Preparation and Usage
How to use: Strepsils sore throat and cough lozenges are suitable for adults and children (over 6 years old) and the elderly. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours. No more than 12 lozenges per day.
Pholcodine and dextromethorphan hydrobromide are antitussives that are intended to help suppress dry, unproductive (non-phlegmy) coughs, which can contribute to making your throat sore.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and fluids. Use pillows at night to elevate your head for a dry cough. Take cough drops to soothe your throat. Use a cool mist humidifier with water only.
Strepsils Lozenges are suitable for adults and children. Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours as required.
One lozenge to be dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2-3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
You can never go wrong with water, but you can also feel free to get some teas, fruit or vegetable smoothies, and soups. Make sure the drinks are not too hot as these could further irritate the throat.
Sucking lozenges increases saliva and lubricates the throat. However, medicated lozenges can provide relief that other home remedies simply may not, and some may even help kill the cause of it. Strepsils Honey and Lemon Lozenges can help fight viruses and bacteria as well as provide relief for soreness and discomfort.
A throat lozenge also has an analgesic, like benzocaine, that helps to soothe a sore throat. Sucking on a lozenge or cough drop increases saliva production. This helps prevent throat dryness and soothe irritated and itchy throats, suppressing the urge to cough.
Can I use Strepsils extra triple action lozenges with other medicines? Strepsils extra lozenges are not known to affect any other medicines.
Try our best-selling Strepsils Honey and Lemon lozenges to relieve the discomfort of sore throats. It works in 1 minute and gives relief that lasts up to 2 hours2.
Shift your sleeping position.
Propping yourself up may quiet your cough long enough to help you fall asleep. "Some people do well with a couple of pillows or sleeping in a recliner chair," says Brent A. Senior, MD, professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
A tickle in the throat can have many causes including sinusitis, dehydration, and inflammation. Treatment will depend on the cause. Everyone has experienced it at some point — a sensation in the throat, somewhere between a tickle and an itch, frequently accompanied by a dry cough.