STREPSILS MAXPRO HONEY AND LEMON LOZENGES 8.75MG [SIN14364P]

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STREPSILS MAXPRO HONEY AND LEMON LOZENGES 8.75MG

[SIN14364P]

1. WHAT STREPSILS MAX PRO HONEY AND LEMON IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
The active ingredient (which makes Strepsils Max Pro Honey & Lemon work) is Flurbiprofen. It belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
Strepsils Max Pro Honey and Lemon lozenge is used for the symptomatic relief of sore throat.

3. HOW TO TAKE STREPSILS MAX PRO HONEY AND LEMON
This product is for oral and short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and older:
One lozenge sucked/dissolved slowly in the mouth every 3–6 hours as required.
To avoid local irritation, move the lozenge around the mouth whilst sucking.
Do not take more than 5 lozenges in a 24 hours period.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take for longer than 3 days unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms persist or the pain worsen, or if any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Strepsils Max Pro Honey and Lemon than you should, you may feel drowsy or nauseous. You should seek immediate medical advice in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
If you forget to take Strepsils Max Pro Honey and Lemon:
Simply refer to the directions above on how to take the medicine and do not take more than is advised.

2. BEFORE TAKING STREPSILS MAX PRO HONEY AND LEMON
Do not take Strepsils Max Pro Honey and Lemon lozenge if you:

• are allergic to Flurbiprofen or any of the other ingredients (see section 6 – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information) or to aspirin or other painkillers

• have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding

• have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking Flurbiprofen, aspirin or similar medicines

• have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs

• are taking other NSAIDs painkillers or more than 75mg aspirin a day

• have severe liver or kidney problems

• have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation disorder

• have breathing difficulties

• experience symptoms of dengue fever (e.g. high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint paints)

• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

• are under 12 years old.