Strepsils truskavkovi bez cukru

Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information

Strepsils strawberry sugar-free, 1.2 mg + 0.6 mg, hard lozenges
Alcohol 2,4–dichlorobenzylicus + Amylmetacresolum

Read the leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist.

• Keep this leaflet, so you can read it again if you need to.
• If you need advice or additional information, consult a pharmacist.
• If the patient experiences any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should tell their doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• If there is no improvement or the patient feels worse after 3 days, they should contact their doctor.

Table of contents of the leaflet

• 1. What is Strepsils strawberry sugar-free and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before taking Strepsils strawberry sugar-free
• 3. How to take Strepsils strawberry sugar-free
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Strepsils strawberry sugar-free
• 6. Contents of the packaging and other information

1. What is Strepsils strawberry sugar-free and what is it used for

For use in inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat.
Action:

• antiviral
• antibacterial Each Strepsils strawberry sugar-free lozenge contains two active substances with antiviral and antibacterial action.

Strepsils strawberry sugar-free is intended for symptomatic treatment of inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat.

2. Important information before taking Strepsils strawberry sugar-free

When not to take Strepsils strawberry sugar-free:

• in children under 6 years of age. Strepsils strawberry sugar-free can be used in patients with diabetes and those controlling their daily sugar/carbohydrate intake.

The caloric value of one lozenge is 5.5 kcal/23 kJ.

Warnings and precautions

Before taking Strepsils strawberry sugar-free, consult a doctor if the patient has intolerance to some sugars.

Strepsils strawberry sugar-free and other medicines

No clinically significant interactions of Strepsils strawberry sugar-free with other medicines are known.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks they may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, they should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines

The effect of the medicine on the ability to drive and use machines is not known.

Strepsils strawberry sugar-free contains:

Maltitol and isomalt

If the patient has previously been diagnosed with intolerance to some sugars, they should consult their doctor before taking the medicine.

3. How to take Strepsils strawberry sugar-free

This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
For use on the mucous membrane of the mouth.
Adults and children over 6 years: suck one lozenge slowly every 2-3 hours.
Do not take more than 8 lozenges per day. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after 3 days, consult a doctor.

Taking a higher dose of Strepsils strawberry sugar-free than recommended

Overdose should not cause other disorders than gastrointestinal disturbances. Symptomatic treatment should be applied.

Missing a dose of Strepsils strawberry sugar-free

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed lozenge.
In case of any further doubts about taking this medicine, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Side effects that may occur:

Frequency not known(frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

• hypersensitivity reactions [may manifest as rash, angioedema (skin and mucous membrane swelling), urticaria, bronchospasm, and hypotension with fainting],
• abdominal pain, nausea, discomfort in the mouth [may manifest as throat irritation, paresthesia in the mouth (abnormal sensations in the mouth such as warmth, burning, tingling, numbness, etc.), mouth and tongue swelling, and glossodynia (burning in the mouth)],

tongue pain,

• rash.

Reporting side effects
If any side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist, or nurse. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products:
Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: 22 49-21-301, fax: 22 49-21-309,
Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
Reporting side effects will help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.

5. How to store Strepsils strawberry sugar-free

Store below 25°C.
Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after: EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the packaging and other information

What Strepsils strawberry sugar-free contains

• The active substances are: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol. One hard lozenge contains 1.2 mg of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and 0.6 mg of amylmetacresol.
• The other ingredients are: strawberry flavor, anthocyanin (E 163), sodium saccharin (E 954), tartaric acid, liquid maltitol (E 965), isomalt.

What Strepsils strawberry sugar-free looks like and what the pack contains

Pink, round, hard lozenge, strawberry flavor.
The pack contains 12, 16, or 24 hard lozenges.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and importer

Marketing authorization holder:

Reckitt Benckiser (Poland) S.A.
ul. Okunin 1

• 05 – 100 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki tel. 801 88 88 07

Importer:

RB NL Brands B.V.
WTC Schiphol Airport,
Schiphol Boulevard 207,
1118 BH Schiphol,
Netherlands

Date of last revision of the leaflet: