Boots Sore Throat Relief 600microgram lozenges orange & menthol

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Amylmetacresol

Available from:

The Boots Company Plc

ATC code:

n/a

INN (International Name):

Amylmetacresol

Dosage:

600microgram

Pharmaceutical form:

Lozenge

Administration route:

Oromucosal

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 12030300

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Sore Throat Relief Lozenges Orange & Menthol Flavour
(Amylmetacresol)
 ANTISEPTIC RELIEF FOR SORE THROAT
 CONTAINS VITAMIN C
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.
AGE
HOW MANY TO TAKE
HOW OFTEN TO TAKE
Adults and children of 12
years and over
One lozenge
When you need to. DON’T
TAKE MORE THAN 8 lozenges
in any 24 hours.
Children of 5 to 11 years
One lozenge
When you need to. DON’T
TAKE MORE THAN 4 lozenges
in any 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 in the table.
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)
THESE OTHER EFFECTS ARE LESS SERIOUS. IF THEY BOTHER YOU TALK TO A
PHARMACIST:

Sore tongue
IF ANY SIDE EFFECT BECOMES SEVERE, OR YOU NOTICE ANY SIDE EFFECT NOT
LISTED HERE, PLEASE
TELL YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package

Summary of Product characteristics

BOOTS SORE THROAT RELIEF LOZENGES ORANGE &
MENTHOL FLAVOUR
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 16-Oct-2012 | THE BOOTS
COMPANY PLC
1. Name of the medicinal product
Boots Sore Throat Relief Lozenges Orange and Menthol 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 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 to a
maximum of 4 throat drops in 24
hours.
Children under 5 years : Not suitable.
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 or 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.
4.9 Overdose
Slight overdosage should not present a problem other than
gastrointestinal discomfort. Treatment should
be symptomatic. In cases of severe overdosage, empty the stomach by
gastric lavage. Administer a saline
laxative and activated charcoal by mouth.
5. Pharmacological properties
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Amylmetacresol has antiseptic properties.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
No data available.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
None stated.
6. Pharmaceutical particular