Strepsils Extra Triple Action Lozenges are medicated lozenges specifically formulated to provide rapid, hard-hitting relief for severe and painful sore throats. Unlike standard throat sweets, this "Extra" formula delivers a triple-action effect: it numbs the pain, fights infections by killing bacteria and viruses, and soothes the throat tissues.
Active Ingredient
While classic Strepsils use dual antiseptics, the Extra variant utilizes a stronger, specialized compound:
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Hexylresorcinol (2.4 mg): An active ingredient that works simultaneously as a local anaesthetic to numb nerve endings and as an antiseptic to destroy harmful oral bacteria and viruses.
Performance & Expected Relief
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Onset of action: Relief begins working rapidly within 1 to 5 minutes.
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Duration: The numbing and comforting effects last for up to 2 hours after the lozenge has completely dissolved.
Directions & Proper Dosage
To get the maximum therapeutic benefit, follow these instructions:
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How to take: Place one lozenge in your mouth and dissolve it slowly. Do not chew, crunch, or swallow it whole. Moving it around your mouth helps prevent localized irritation.
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Frequency: Take 1 lozenge every 2 to 3 hours as needed.
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Maximum daily limit: Do not exceed 12 lozenges within any 24-hour window.
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Age limit: Suitable for adults, the elderly, and children over 6 years old. They are strictly not recommended for children under 6 years due to choking hazards.
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
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Common issues: You may experience temporary tongue numbness, minor mouth irritation, a brief change in taste perception, or slight stomach discomfort.
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Choking hazard: Always monitor older children while they are consuming a lozenge.
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Sugar content: These lozenges typically contain liquid sucrose and glucose. Diabetic patients should factor this into their daily intake
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Duration limit: If your throat symptoms persist for more than 3 days, worsen, or are accompanied by a high fever, severe headache, or nausea, stop using them and see a doctor.
