Strepsils Intensive Lozenges are for use in adults and children over 12 years of age to help relieve the symptoms of sore throats, such as soreness, pain and swelling.
The active substance is flurbiprofen. Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines called NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), which work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature.
Warnings and Precautions
If the symptoms get worse or if new symptoms occur, the treatment should be re-evaluated by a healthcare professional. If mouth irritation occurs, treatment should be withdrawn. The use of Strepsils Intensive Lozenges with concomitant NSAIDs including cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors should be avoided e.g ibuprofen, naproxen. Strepsils Intensive Lozenges can interact with multiple medications. If you take any other medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This medication is not suitable to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema, bronchospasm or urticaria) in response to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, severe colitis, haemorrhagic or haematopoietic disorders related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding). Severe heart failure, severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment (see section 4.4). Use in children under 12 years of age. During last trimester of pregnancy
Always read the packaging and enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: Suck one lozenge slowly every 3 to 6 hours, as required
Do not take more than five lozenges in any 24 hour period.
Not to be given to children under 12 years of age.
To work properly, the lozenge must dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew, crunch or swallow the lozenges whole. Move the lozenge around your mouth whilst sucking it.
You should get some relief from pain and soreness within half an hour of sucking the lozenge and this relief should last up to 4 hours.
If your sore throat does not get better after 3 days, it gets worse, or if you get new symptoms,talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment (3 days).
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<li>Strepsils Intensive Lozenges are for use in adults and children over 12 years of age to help relieve the symptoms of sore throats, such as soreness, pain and swelling.</li>
<li>The active substance is flurbiprofen. Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines called NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), which work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature.</li>
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<p><strong> Warnings and Precautions</strong></p>
<p>If the symptoms get worse or if new symptoms occur, the treatment should be re-evaluated by a healthcare professional. If mouth irritation occurs, treatment should be withdrawn. The use of Strepsils Intensive Lozenges with concomitant NSAIDs including cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors should be avoided e.g ibuprofen, naproxen. Strepsils Intensive Lozenges can interact with multiple medications. If you take any other medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking.</p>
<p><strong>Pregnancy and Breastfeeding</strong></p>
<p>This medication is not suitable to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.</p>
<p>Contraindications</p>
<p>Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. Patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema, bronchospasm or urticaria) in response to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, severe colitis, haemorrhagic or haematopoietic disorders related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding). Severe heart failure, severe hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment (see section 4.4). Use in children under 12 years of age. During last trimester of pregnancy</p>
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