What it is used for
- Add-on treatment to ease a mild sore throat
- Helping ease redness, swelling and congestion of the throat
How it is used
- Syrups are measured with the device supplied; follow the leaflet and ask your pharmacist
- Capsules and tablets are swallowed with water
- See a doctor if the symptoms do not improve
Possible side effects
- Rarely, a skin rash, itching or an allergic reaction
- Rarely, stomach upset
Who should not use it
- Do not use it if you are allergic to alpha-amylase or any ingredient in the product
Before and while using it
- It does not treat bacterial infection; see a doctor if you have a high fever or pus on the tonsils
- Get medical help straight away for difficulty swallowing or breathing, or drooling
- Some syrups contain sugar; ask your pharmacist if you have diabetes
Medicine interactions
- No important interactions are known; tell your pharmacist about all your medicines
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- There is not enough information on its safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding; ask your doctor before using it
How to store it
- Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture, out of the sight and reach of children.
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.