{"id":23841,"date":"2022-08-10T06:57:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T06:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23841"},"modified":"2022-08-11T14:54:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T14:54:16","slug":"strepsils-citron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/strepsils-citron\/","title":{"rendered":"Strepsils Citron &#8211; Dichlorobenzyl alcohol\/amyl meta cresol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lozenges<br>2,4- dichlorobenzene alcohol \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/triolif\/\">amyl metacresol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Strepsils Citron is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strepsils Citron is a throat tablet that is used for mild&nbsp;infections&nbsp;in the oral cavity and pharynx, for example for a sore throat.&nbsp;Strepsils Citron has an antibacterial and&nbsp;antiviral&nbsp;effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol\/amyl metacresol found in Strepsils Citron may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Strepsils Lemon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Strepsils Lemon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to 2,<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/triolif\/\">4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol<\/a>, amylmetacresol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not exceed the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lozenge should not be given to small children as it may pose a risk of suffocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact a doctor in case of persistent symptoms or high fever.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strepsils Citron is not recommended for children under 6 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Strepsils Citron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information on Strepsils Citron during pregnancy is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether Strepsils Citron passes into breast milk.&nbsp;A risk to the newborn child\/infant cannot be excluded.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strepsils Citron has no effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strepsils Citron contains isomalt, maltitol, sodium and lemon aroma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strepsils Citron contains isomalt and maltitol which can have a mild laxative effect when many lozenges are taken.&nbsp;Calorie value 2.3 kcal\/g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains lemon flavoring with benzyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, d-limonene, geraniol and linalool.&nbsp;These substances can cause allergic reactions.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Strepsils Lemon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults and children from 6 years of age: 1 lozenge may be slowly dissolved in the mouth every two to three hours if necessary.&nbsp;The maximum recommended daily dose is 12 lozenges.&nbsp;Do not exceed the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the lowest&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and the shortest possible duration of treatment needed to relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should contact a doctor in case of persistent symptoms or high fever.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Strepsils Citron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible reactions in case of overdose are stomach upset.\u00a0If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Strepsils Citron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten lozenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Strepsils Citron and immediately contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be a sign of&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;such as&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;, which has been reported in an unknown number of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abdominal pain, nausea and discomfort in the mouth.&nbsp;Rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Strepsils Citron should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 25\u00baC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amyl metacresol.&nbsp;One lozenge contains 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg, amyl metacresol 0.6 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are: Tartaric acid, lemon flavor, sodium saccharin, isomalt, maltitol.&nbsp;Sugar free.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are white to pale yellow, round lozenges with an S engraved on the top and bottom.&nbsp;The tablets have a characteristic smell and taste of lemon.&nbsp;The diameter is approximately 18 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Package sizes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 and 72 lozenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(printed packaging: PVC\/PVdC\/Aluminium).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (Scandinavia) A\/S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vandt\u00e5rnsvej 83A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2860 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