What is strepsils original lozenges 16 for sore throats? Strepsils original lozenges combine a soothing lozenge with two effective antiseptic ingredients 2, 4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, amylmetacresol 0.6mg to fight infection, and provide fast acting relief to prevent sore throat pain from getting worse. Unlike non medicated throat sweets, strepsils original lozenges contain medicine that works long after the lozenge is gone and our lozenges are clinically proven to work for up to 2 hours. What are the key features? Fast acting relief from first signs of a sore throat soothe the throat but also fight infection to prevent sore throat from getting worse starts to get to work immediately and is scientifically proven to work for up to 2 hours suitable for adults, the elderly and children over 6 years ingredients what are the active ingredients? Each lozenge contains 1.2mg of 2,4 dichlorobenzyl alcohol 0.6mg of amylmetacresol ingredients usage how to use strepsils original lozenges 16 for sore throats use the lowest dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. One lozenge every 2 3 hours up to a maximum of 12 lozenges in 24 hours. Usage warnings precautions to consider before taking strepsils original lozenges 16 for sore throats not to be given to children under 6 years. If symptoms persist, have not improved, or have worsened after 3 days, consult a doctor or health care professional. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children warnings