Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Lozenges for Your Symptoms

Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) lozenges come in a wide variety specially formulated to address specific symptoms. Choosing the right one is crucial to getting prompt relief—which is exactly what this buying guide is designed to help you do.

Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Sore Throat Lozenges

Whether you’re experiencing a slightly itchy throat or more severe symptoms, there’s a Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) product for you.

Mild Sore Throat

For relief of mild sore throat symptoms such as a scratchy or itchy feeling, dryness, and mild pain when swallowing, you have five main Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol+Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) variants to choose from:

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol - (Strepsils) Original 

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Extra Strong 

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Cool Sensation 

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Honey & Lemon 

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Warm Sensation with Ginger Flavor 

These sore throat lozenges help relieve mild sore throat in three ways:

1. By inhibiting the growth of viruses and bacteria1 that can exacerbate throat conditions
2. By promoting saliva production, minimizing the feeling of dryness and irritation often associated with sore throat
3. By providing a mild numbing effect that helps minimize the discomfort associated with the condition

And with different flavors and even special variants—such as Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils)Lemon Sugar Free), Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol + Ascorbic Acid (Strepsils Orange With Vitamin C), and Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Children 6+)—to choose from, you’ll definitely find one that perfectly suits your needs and preferences.

Severe Sore Throat

• Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils Max) and Flurbiprofen (Strepsils MaxPro)

Known for its antiseptic, anthelmintic, at local anesthetic properties3, Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils Max) is clinically proven effective against the symptoms of severe sore throat. It’s specially formulated for patients six years old and above.

On the other hand, Flurbiprofen (Strepsils MaxPro) is formulated to be effective against the pain, inflammation, and difficulty swallowing4 caused by the condition, making it a good choice when your sore throat symptoms include swelling. Note, however, that Flurbiprofen (Strepsils MaxPro) can only be taken by patients 18 years old and up.

Not sure what type of sore throat you have? Mild sore throat is often characterized by itchiness. Severe sore throat, on the other hand, is often associated with pain, swelling, and inflammation. Find out more on the Sore Throat page.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (Strepsils Dry Cough) Lozenges for Dry Cough

For dry cough, you have the Dextromethorphan HBr (Strepsils Dry Cough). It’s clinically proven effective in helping minimize the urge to cough.⁵

Ambroxol Hydrochloride (Strepsils Chesty Cough) Lozenges for Chesty Cough

If your coughing is caused by sticky mucus, Ambroxol Hydrochloride (Strepsils Chesty Cough) is the product for you. It’s scientifically proven to help alleviate chesty cough symptoms⁶ in two ways:

1. By helping break down and thin the mucus in the lungs, making it easier to expel
2. By promoting the production of a substance called surfactant, which makes it more difficult for mucus to stick to the body’s airways, ultimately protecting them from irritation and infection

The Bottom Line: Choosing the Right Lozenges for Your Symptoms is Key

Getting relief from sore throat and coughing is easier when you know the right lozenges to take—and with Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) wide range of products, you can easily get the exact type of lozenges you need for your condition. Shop now.

If your symptoms persist or start to worsen, please consult your doctor.

References:

1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. (n.d.). Spectrum of bactericidal action of amylmetacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges against oropharyngeal organisms implicated in pharyngitis. PubMed Central. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6276617/
2. Medical News Today. (n.d.). What to know about a sore throat after drinking. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sore-throat-after-drinking#causes
3. DrugBank. (n.d.). Hexylresorcinol. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11254
4. National Library of Medicine. (n.d.). Efficacy of flurbiprofen 8.75 mg lozenge in patients with a swollen and inflamed sore throat. PubMed. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27146963/
5. National Center for Biotechnology Information. (n.d.). Dextromethorphan. NCBI Bookshelf. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538216/
6. DrugBank. (n.d.). Ambroxol. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06742