Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Amylmetacresol
The Boots Company Plc
n/a
Amylmetacresol
600microgram
Lozenge
Oromucosal
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 12030300
SORE THROAT RELIEF _Lozenges_ Lemon Flavour (Amylmetacresol) ANTISEPTIC RELIEF FOR SORE THROAT 24 READ ALL OF THIS CARTON FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS FOR This medicine contains an antiseptic, which provides effective relief from sore throats. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE X DO NOT TAKE: IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC to any of the ingredients IF YOU HAVE AN INTOLERANCE TO SOME SUGARS, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains glucose and sucrose) ! TALK TO YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS: Each lozenge contains 1 g of glucose and 1.5 g sucrose. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes. HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that lozenge. ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF 12 YEARS AND OVER: take 1 lozenge when you need to. DON’T TAKE MORE THAN 8 lozenges in 24 hours. CHILDREN OF 5 TO 11 YEARS: take 1 lozenge when you need to. DON’T TAKE MORE THAN 4 lozenges in 24 hours. Suck each lozenge slowly until it dissolves. Do not give to children under 5 years. Do not take more than the amount recommended above. If your symptoms worsen talk to your doctor. If your symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor. ! IF YOU TAKE TOO MANY LOZENGES: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor straight away. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. ! IF YOU GET ANY OF THESE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, STOP TAKING THE LOZENGES. SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE: Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions) IF YOU GET THE FOLLOWING SIDE EFFECT SEE YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR. Sore tongue REPORTING OF SIDE EFFECTS If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more inf Read the complete document
BOOTS SORE THROAT RELIEF LOZENGES LEMON FLAVOUR Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 20-Aug-2015 | THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC 1. Name of the medicinal product Boots Sore Throat Relief Lozenges Lemon Flavour 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Active Ingredient mg/lozenge Amylmetacresol BP 0.6 mg 3. Pharmaceutical form Lozenge 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications For the short-term symptomatic relief of sore throats. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Adults elderly and children over 12 years: One throat drop to be sucked when required, up to a maximum of 8 throat drops in 24 hours. Children 5-12 years: One throat drop to be sucked when required up to a maximum of 4 throat drops in 24 hours. Children under 5 years: Not suitable. For oral administration. 4.3 Contraindications Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist or worsen see your doctor. 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction No clinically significant interactions are known. 4.6 Pregnancy and lactation The safety of this product has not been established in pregnancy and lactation, but is not expected to constitute a hazard. As with all drugs try to avoid taking them during pregnancy and lactation. 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines No adverse effects are known. 4.8 Undesirable effects Occasional hypersensitivity reactions and soreness of the tongue are a possibility. REPORTING OF SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. 4.9 Overdose Slight overdosage should not present a problem other than gastrointestinal discomfort. Treatment should Read the complete document