This medicine effectively fights oral-pharyngeal disorders associated with mild throat infections that do not cause fever.
Strepsils Menta is a pale yellow circular sucking lozenge with a pleasant fresh mint flavour. They provide local relief from throat irritation.
This medicine includes in its composition two active ingredients that have antiseptic properties: amilmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol. The other components present in its formulation give it a pleasant aroma and refreshing taste. These are: xylitol, fresh mint aroma, levomentol, mint aroma, eucalyptus oil, sucrose and glucose.
Who is Strepsils Menta suitable for?
This drug is indicated to fight the pain caused by mild or moderate irritation of the throat in adults and children from 6 years old. Thanks to its composition it relieves discomfort, reduces inflammation of the throat and helps to combat forms of cough not accompanied by expexation.
How is Strepsils Menta applied?
Each pack contains 24 lozenges. The instructions for administering Strepsils Menta contained in the package insert should be strictly followed. Adults can take one lozenge every 2 or 3 hours, the maximum daily amount being 8 units. Younger children may also take one lozenge every 2 to 3 hours, up to a maximum of 4 lozenges per day. Remember that, despite being a candy, it should not be swallowed, chewed or bitten. Let the tablet dissolve and act slowly in your mouth.
Pharmacist's recommendation on Strepsils Menta:
This medicine contains sucrose and glucose, so if your doctor has indicated any specific intolerance to certain sugars, consult him before starting to take this drug. It contains terpenes provided by levomentol which, in excessive doses, can cause seizures in young children.
This medicine should not be taken with other oropharyngeal drugs, as interactions may occur. Adverse effects do not usually appear, however, some people have hypersensitivity to some of the components of this drug. The most common symptoms that occur on such occasions are irritation, swelling and itching of the throat. In case you need more information about this medicine do not hesitate to contact the pharmaceutical team of Farmacheca.
