This medicine contains 1.496 g sucrose per lozenge and 1.013 g glucose per lozenge. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

All drugs have the potential to elicit side effects even with normal use. Many side effects are dose-related and will resolve when it is adjusted or at the end of therapy. a b "Strepsils - Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) - (eMC)". Datapharm UK . Retrieved 2017-02-20. A 2018 review suggests that honey may help reduce a cough more effectively than certain types of cough medication, such as diphenhydramine. Applies to dextromethorphan: oral capsule liquid filled, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension extended release, oral syrup, oral tablet. Serious side effects The recommended dosage for medications containing cough suppressants may vary depending on the exact active drug and a person’s weight and age.

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This medicine contains only very low levels of gluten (from wheat starch). It is regarded as 'gluten-free' and is very unlikely to cause problems if you have coeliac disease. One lozenge contains no more than 20.26 micrograms of gluten. If you have wheat allergy (different from coeliac disease) you should not take this medicine. This product is unsuitable hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency. Vitamin C is added for Strepsils vitamin C-100. Each Strepsils Vitamin C-100 pill contains 1.2mg of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Amylmetacresol 0.6mg and 100mg of vitamin C. Applies to dextromethorphan: oral capsule liquid filled, oral elixir, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension extended release, oral syrup, oral tablet. Serious side effects of Strepsils Cough

Murray S, Brewerton T. Abuse of over-the-counter dextromethorphan by teenagers. South Med J. 1993;86:1151-3. People who have the following conditions should consult a healthcare professional before using decongestants: Fast Acting Relief That Works in Just 5 Minutes - At the first sign, soothe the throat but also fight infection to prevent sore throat from getting worse. However, as with any medication, especially for off-label use, individuals should discuss the risks and benefits with a healthcare professional. Potential side effects Some side effects of dextromethorphan may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication. This medicine contains Sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide present in liquid glucose which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm. However, some research suggests that 100 mg of the neuromodulator gabapentin daily may help reduce coughing with minimal side effects. Precautions