Strepsils Intensive Orange Sugar Free 8.75mg Lozenges 16
Sugar-free orange lozenges with flurbiprofen 8.75mg for the relief of sore throat pain and swelling in adults and children over 12 years. Pack of 16.
Get an email when it's back
Leave your email and we'll let you know as soon as this is available again.
We'll only use your email to tell you when this is back in stock.
Thanks! We'll email you as soon as it's back.
About this product
Strepsils Intensive Orange Sugar Free 8.75mg Lozenges 16
- Age 12 years+
- ✗ Not in pregnancy
- ✗ Not when breastfeeding
The short version Checked by our pharmacist
- What it’s for
- Sore throat
- How to take it
- Adults and adolescents over 12: suck 1 lozenge every 3-6 hours as needed; max 5 lozenges in 24 hours, for max 3 days.If you’re no better after 3 days, check with us or your GP.
- Important
- Contains an anti-inflammatory (NSAID, like ibuprofen): do not use with a stomach ulcer, aspirin/NSAID allergy or asthma triggered by them, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with other anti-inflammatories.
- Ask us first if
- You have: Asthma, Stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding (now or in the past), Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
You take: Antidepressants, Blood pressure tablets or water tablets, Blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, low-dose aspirin) + 14 more in Detailed
Want the ingredients, full directions and every precaution?
Strepsils Intensive Orange Sugar Free Lozenges contain 8.75mg flurbiprofen, an anti-inflammatory, for the relief of sore throat pain, soreness and swelling in adults and children over 12 years.
Summarised from the official product information and checked by our pharmacist
- Used for
- Sore throat
- Who it's for
- Ages 12 years+
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not suitableBreastfeeding: Not suitable
- Key details
- Brand: Strepsils
- Flavour: Orange, sugar free
- Pack size: 16 lozenges
- Suitable for: Adults and children over 12 years
- How to use
Adults and adolescents over 12: suck 1 lozenge every 3-6 hours as needed; max 5 lozenges in 24 hours, for max 3 days.
- Speak to our pharmacist first if you have
- Asthma
- Stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding (now or in the past)
- Heart disease, heart failure or irregular heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Previous stroke or mini-stroke
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
- Bleeding disorder or other blood condition
- Crohn's, colitis or other bowel disease
- Check with us if you take
- Antidepressants
- Blood pressure tablets or water tablets
- Blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, apixaban, clopidogrel, low-dose aspirin)
- Diabetes medicines
- Heart rhythm medicines (e.g. digoxin)
- HIV medicines
- Lithium or methotrexate
- Anti-inflammatory painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, aspirin)
- Epilepsy medicines
- Steroid tablets
- Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics (e.g. doxycycline, ciprofloxacin)
- Good to know
- Contains ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory
- Short-term use only
- See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms last more than 3 days
- Active ingredient
- Flurbiprofen 8.75mg per lozenge
- Product licence
PA0979/041/004. Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd. Pharmacy-only medicine.
Important
Contains an anti-inflammatory (NSAID, like ibuprofen): do not use with a stomach ulcer, aspirin/NSAID allergy or asthma triggered by them, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with other anti-inflammatories.
- Flurbiprofen is an anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID), like ibuprofen. Do not use if you are allergic to flurbiprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs (including asthma, runny nose, swelling or hives triggered by them), or if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding.
- Do not use with severe heart failure or severe liver or kidney disease, or in the last three months of pregnancy. Avoid in earlier pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless a doctor advises.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first if you have asthma or allergies, high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems, a previous stroke, lupus, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, or if you are elderly.
- Check with your pharmacist if you take other medicines, especially other painkillers or aspirin, blood thinners, steroids, antidepressants (SSRIs), blood pressure or water tablets, lithium, methotrexate or quinolone antibiotics.
- Stop using and get advice straight away if you get a rash, mouth blistering, wheezing or signs of stomach bleeding. See a doctor if your symptoms get worse or you have signs of a bacterial throat infection.
- Sweetened with maltitol and isomalt: not suitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance and may have a mild laxative effect. Contains sunset yellow (E110) and orange flavour fragrance allergens, which may cause allergic reactions.
Always read the label and leaflet before use. Not sure if this is right for you? Our pharmacists are happy to help. Call 01 285 6350
This is a medicine. Always read the label and package leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
