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Strepsils has a line of over-the-counter medicated lozenges for fast and effective relief of mild sore throat, severe sore throat, dry cough, and cough with phlegm. Keep in mind, however, that if your symptoms persist or start to worsen, you need to consult your doctor immediately.

Whether you’re struggling with the constant pain caused by a sore throat or tired of the non-stop disruption caused by coughing fits, there’s a Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) lozenge you can use to get relief fast.

Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) for Mild Sore Throat

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Are you experiencing one or more of the following symptoms?

  • A mild, scratchy feeling in your throat
  • Mild pain when swallowing or talking
  • A feeling of dryness in your throat
  • A tickling sensation in the back of your throat
  • Occasional coughing

If your answer is yes, then you may be experiencing a mild sore throat—and this is where a convenient, fast-acting over-the-counter mild sore throat medicine like Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) comes in.

With seven variants to choose from, you’ll be sure to find one that you like:

Whichever variant you pick, you’ll get effective mild sore throat relief, thanks to Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol’s clinically proven ability to:

Looking for effective mild sore throat relief for your kids? Check out Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) for Children 6+

Find out more about our line of lozenges on the Our Lozenges page.

Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils) Max and Flurbiprofen (Strepsils) MaxPro for Severe Sore Throat

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Do your symptoms include one or more of the following?

  • Intense throat pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Swollen tonsils
  • Loss of voice
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Ear pain
  • Difficulty breathing

If your answer is yes, then you may be experiencing a severe sore throat. Fortunately Strepsils also has a line of over-the-counter medicine for sore throat with more severe symptoms:

Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils) Max is clinically proven effective against the symptoms of severe sore throat, thanks to its antiseptic, anthelmintic, and local anesthetic properties2. It’s specially formulated for patients six years old and above.

Flurbiprofen (Strepsils) MaxPro, on the other hand, pain, inflammation, and difficulty swallowing3 caused by the condition, so it’s good for when your sore throat symptoms include swelling. Do note, however, that Flurbiprofen (Strepsils) MaxPro can only be taken by patients 18 years old and up.

Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Consult your doctor before taking Strepsils or any other OTC medicine for sore throat.

Find out more on the Strepsils in Pregnancy page.

Dextromethorphan HBr (Strepsils) Dry Cough for Dry Cough

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For dry, itchy cough, there is Dextromethorphan HBr (Strepsils) Dry Cough. This over-the-counter cough medicine is proven effective in fighting the urge to cough4.

But that’s not all. Dextromethorphan HBr (Strepsils) Dry Cough also provides effective sore throat relief in as fast as 60 seconds.

Ambroxol Hydrochloride (Strepsils) Chesty Cough for Cough With Phlegm

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For a cough with phlegm, on the other hand, you can take Ambroxol Hydrochloride (Strepsils) Chesty Cough lozenges. They are clinically proven effective against the symptoms of cough with phlegm5.

In addition, just like Dextromethorphan HBr (Strepsils) Dry Cough, Ambroxol Hydrochloride (Strepsils) Chesty Cough lozenges are also formulated to relieve sore throat symptoms in as fast as one minute.

Aside from an over-the-counter cough medicine like Strepsils, your doctor may also recommend a combination of prescription drugs and other treatments depending on the cause, type, and severity of your symptoms.

Find out more on the Cough: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options page.

Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) for Sore Throat Accompanied by Coughing

The Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) lozenge you need would depend on the severity and cause of your sore throat and the type of cough you have. For more information, please consult your doctor.

Where to Buy Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils)

Need to stock up? Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) lozenges are available online at the  Reckitt Health and Beauty Store on Lazada and Reckitt Health Official on Shopee or in pharmacies, convenience stores, and drug stores nationwide. For more information, please visit the Buy Strepsils page.

The Bottom Line: Fighting Sore Throat and Cough Symptoms is Easier with Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils)

Whether you’re struggling with sore throat or cough symptoms, there’s a Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) lozenge you can take to get fast relief. Please take note, however, that if your symptoms persist or start to worsen, you need to consult your doctor immediately.

References:

  1. Spectrum of bactericidal action of amylmetacresol/2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges against oropharyngeal organisms implicated in pharyngitis, available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6276617/. Accessed on 23 October 2024.
  2. Hexylresorcinol, available at https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11254. Accessed on 23 October 2024.
  3. Efficacy of flurbiprofen 8.75 mg lozenge in patients with a swollen and inflamed sore throat, available at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27146963/. Accessed on 23 October 2024.
  4. Dextromethorphan, available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538216/. Accessed on 23 October 2024.
  5. Ambroxol, available at https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06742. Accessed on 23 October 2024.

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