Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Throat Spray 20ml
Throat spray with lidocaine, a local anaesthetic that numbs pain, plus two antiseptics, for relief of severe sore throats. For adults aged 18 and over. 20ml.
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About this product
Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Throat Spray 20ml
- Age 18 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 18+: 2 sprays onto the affected area every 2 hours as needed; max 8 times (16 sprays) in 24 hours.If you’re no better after 3 days, check with us or your GP.
- Important
- Contains a local anaesthetic: adults 18+ only; not for people allergic to local anaesthetics or with methaemoglobinaemia, or in pregnancy/breastfeeding unless a doctor advises; ask a doctor first if you have asthma; see a doctor if not better after 3 days.
- Ask us first if
- You have: Asthma
Want the ingredients, full directions and every precaution?
Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Throat Spray contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic that numbs sore throat pain, plus two antiseptics.
For the symptomatic relief of throat infections, including severe sore throat, in adults aged 18 and over.
Summarised from the official product information and checked by our pharmacist
- Used for
- Sore throat
- Who it's for
- Ages 18 years+
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not suitableBreastfeeding: Not suitable
- Key details
- Brand: Strepsils
- Pack size: 20ml spray
- Suitable for: Adults aged 18 and over
- How to use
Adults 18+: 2 sprays onto the affected area every 2 hours as needed; max 8 times (16 sprays) in 24 hours.
- Speak to our pharmacist first if you have
- Asthma
- Good to know
- Short-term use only
- See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms last more than 3 days
- Active ingredients (per spray)
- Lidocaine hydrochloride 0.78mg (local anaesthetic)
- Amylmetacresol 0.29mg
- 2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 0.58mg
- Product licence
PA0979/040/002. Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd. Pharmacy-only medicine.
Important
Contains a local anaesthetic: adults 18+ only; not for people allergic to local anaesthetics or with methaemoglobinaemia, or in pregnancy/breastfeeding unless a doctor advises; ask a doctor first if you have asthma; see a doctor if not better after 3 days.
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or to local anaesthetics such as lidocaine, or if you have methaemoglobinaemia.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding except under medical supervision; talk to your doctor first.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have asthma or a sugar intolerance. If symptoms persist, get worse or anything unusual happens within 3 days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Contains 83.2mg alcohol (ethanol) per dose, sorbitol (33.6mg per dose), and the colouring carmoisine (E122), 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.
