Strepsils

The primary active ingredients are dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol,{{Cite web|url=https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23391|title=Strepsils – Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) – (eMC)|website=Datapharm UK|language=en|access-date=2017-02-20}} with some formulations containing ascorbic acid (vitamin C).{{Cite web|url=https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/23331|title=Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C 100mg – Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) – (eMC)|website=Datapharm UK|language=en|access-date=2017-02-20}} Inactive ingredients include menthol, tartaric acid, and propylene glycol.

Strepsils was originally introduced in 1950 by Boots Healthcare as a mouthwash.Reckitt Benckiser Group plc. Page accessed 28 October 2017 [https://www.rb.com/brands/strepsils/ Strepsils – Our Health Brands] Strepsils throat lozenges were introduced in 1958. Strepsils was one of the Boots Healthcare brands acquired by Reckitt Benckiser in 2006.BBC. 7 October 2005 [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4318088.stm Reckitt Benckiser buys Boots unit]

Strepsils have been in production since 1958 and contain two active ingredients, namely: amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol.{{Cite journal|last1=Weckmann|first1=Gesine|last2=Hauptmann-Voß|first2=Anke|last3=Baumeister|first3=Sebastian E.|last4=Klötzer|first4=Christine|last5=Chenot|first5=Jean-François|date=2017|title=Efficacy of AMC/DCBA lozenges for sore throat: A systematic review and meta-analysis|journal=International Journal of Clinical Practice|language=en|volume=71|issue=10|pages=e13002|doi=10.1111/ijcp.13002|pmid=28869700 |s2cid=23055607 |issn=1742-1241|doi-access=free}} These ingredients are mild antiseptics that can kill bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections. However, as indicated in the package, research has not demonstrated the presence of an antibacterial agent to reduce the duration or severity of an infection. Extra Strepsils contains hexylresorcinol as an active ingredient and strepsils sore throat and nose covered contains menthol 8 mg. Reckitt Benckiser also produces a higher resistance pill that used to be marketed under the Strepsils Intensive label, but is now marketed under the Strepfen brand, which contains the active ingredient flurbiprofen 8.75 mg.

In Australia, Argentina and Hungary, 'Strepsils Plus' are available, which contain lidocaine, as well as the antiseptic agents present in original Strepsils. In France and Spain they are also available with lidocaine, marketed as 'Strepsils Lidocaine'.

The name of Strepsil comes from the Streptococcus bacteria that causes certain types of sore throat.{{Cite web |date=2011-02-19 |title=Superbrands |url=http://www.superbrands-brands.com/volII/brand_strepsils.htm |access-date=2022-02-15 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219174510/http://www.superbrands-brands.com/volII/brand_strepsils.htm |archive-date=19 February 2011 |url-status=dead}}

• Strepsils are sold in Italy under the Benagol brand.
• In Germany are sold now as Dobendan and Dobensana brand, from 2009 till 2013 were sold as Dobendan Strepsils.[https://www.apotheke-adhoc.de/nachrichten/detail/markt/otc-produkte-dobendan-besser-ohne-strepsils/ Dobendan: Besser ohne „Strepsils“. – Carolin Bauer, 24.05.2013]
• In Norway they are sold without active ingredients under the Repsil brand.
• In North America, they are sold under the Mucinex InstaSoothe brand

The recommended dose is a tablet every 2–3 hours for adults.

Vitamin C is added for Strepsils Vitamin C-100. Each Strepsils Vitamin C-100 pill contains 1.2 mg of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol 0.6 mg and 100 mg of vitamin C.

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20160528105330/http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/par/documents/websiteresources/con413553.pdf Report on Strepsils lozenges] by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

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