Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Lozenges are throat lozenges that are used to relieve discomfort caused by mouth and throat infections. They contain three active ingredients: amylmetacresol, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, and lidocaine hydrochloride 10mg. Amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol have antiseptic properties that can kill bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections, while lidocaine is a local anesthetic that can rapidly numb the pain of a sore throat. The other ingredients in Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Lozenges include tartaric acid, sodium saccharin, levomenthol, peppermint oil (d-limonene), star anise oil (anisyl alcohol, d-limonene, linalool), quinoline yellow (E104), indigo carmine (E132), liquid sucrose, and liquid glucose (wheat starch and sulphur dioxide) .
Positive aspects:
- Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Lozenges can provide fast relief from the pain of a sore throat due to the presence of lidocaine hydrochloride.
- The antiseptic properties of amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol can help to kill bacteria associated with mouth and throat infections.
Negative aspects:
- Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Lozenges contain fragrance with Anisyl alcohol, d-limonene, and linalool, which may cause allergic reactions.
- They also contain sulphites – Sulphur Dioxide (E220), which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.
It is important to note that research has not demonstrated the presence of an antibacterial agent to reduce the duration or severity of an infection.
