1. Why should I use Strepsils?

Strepsils is a soothing lozenge which contains active ingredients to tackle sore throat pain. Trusted by consumers and pharmacists alike.

Strepsils lozenges target the throat immediately. Unlike non-medicated lozenges or sweets, Strepsils provides clinically proven relief which lasts for long after the lozenge is gone.

2. Are there any Strepsils lozenges that don’t contain sugar?

Yes, we have a Sugar Free range – in Lemon flavor.

3. Why is there a range of Strepsils lozenges? Which one should I use?

Sore throats vary from dry and irritated to inflamed. There is a range of Strepsils lozenges to relieve sore throats symptoms including first signs, painful and inflamed. Strepsils also has a range that relieves additional symptoms of cough and blocked nose.

View our Strepsils Product range for more information on what lozenge is best for your symptoms.

4. Is Strepsils safe for children to use?

Strepsils range is not suitable for children under 6 years old

Strepsils Cool is not suitable for children under 12 years old

Strepsils Intensive is not suitable for children under 12 years old

5. Strepsils dosage – how many can I take in 24 hours?

  • For Strepsils Lozenges – 1 lozenge every 2 to 3 hours, or as directed by the physician. Not more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
  • For Strepsils Sore Throat & Blocked Lozenges -1 lozenge every 2 to 3 hours, or as directed by the physician. Not more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
  • For Strepsils Extra Lozenges - 1 lozenge every 2 to 3 hours, or as directed by the physician. Not more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
  • For Strepsils Intensive Lozenges - 1 lozenge every 3 -6 hours , not more than 5 lozenges in 24 hours.
  • For our other products, which includes our core, sugar free, sore throat blocked nose, children 6+ and extra ranges, we recommend taking no more than12 lozenges in 24 hours.