Throatsil Vitamin C Orange Lozenges

Throatsil Vitamin C Orange Lozenges are medicated throat lozenges with a orange flavour, supplied by DoctorOnCall in packs of 8 lozenges. Each lozenge contains two antiseptic active ingredients, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2 mg and amylmetacresol 0.6 mg, together with vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 100 mg. The product is made by Piramal, is taken by mouth by letting it dissolve slowly, and is listed as halal in the product information that DoctorOnCall displays.

This variant is the one in the Throatsil range that carries added vitamin C alongside the two antiseptic ingredients, which is what distinguishes it from the plain wild berries lozenge. 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol belong to the antiseptic class of mouth and throat lozenge ingredients, while vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. The lozenge base is sweetened and flavoured, and lozenges of this type can contain sugars, so people who need to monitor their sugar intake, including people with diabetes, should check the pack. The full list of inactive ingredients is not published in the sources reviewed, so please refer to the ingredient list printed on the pack.

Throatsil Vitamin C Orange Lozenges are for oral use only and are not suitable for children under 6 years, because young children can choke on lozenges. The lozenge should be dissolved slowly in the mouth rather than chewed or swallowed whole, and it should not be handled with wet hands. Our pharmacist team at DoctorOnCall can answer questions about ingredients, suitability and correct use before you place an order.

Wash and dry your hands first, because the product should not be handled with wet hands. Remove one lozenge from the foil blister, place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly, moving it around gently from time to time. It can take a while to dissolve completely, so please be patient and do not chew it or swallow it whole.

Do not give the lozenge to children under 6 years, and supervise older children while they use it so that it is not swallowed whole. Take only the number of lozenges shown on the pack, and keep the remaining lozenges in their blister until needed so that they stay clean and dry.

• Dissolve one lozenge at a time and do not place a second lozenge in your mouth while the first is still dissolving.
• Do not lie down while a lozenge is dissolving in your mouth.
• Do not use together with other lozenges or throat products that contain the same antiseptic ingredients.

Adults and children over 6 years: dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 2 to 3 hours, using the lowest effective dose for the shortest time necessary. The Throatsil product information approved in other markets sets a maximum of 12 lozenges in any 24-hour period, but please follow the maximum stated on the pack you receive, and note that each lozenge here also supplies 100 mg of vitamin C, which adds up with the number of lozenges taken.

Children under 6 years: not suitable. Missed dose: there is no need to make up for a missed lozenge, simply take the next one when it is due. If symptoms persist, worsen or have not improved after 2 days, stop the lozenges and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Check the expiry date printed on the pack and blister strip. A fixed shelf life is not stated in the sources reviewed, so please use the lozenges before the expiry date on the packaging and discard any lozenge that is damaged, sticky or discoloured.

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not store in a hot car or beside a heat source, as the lozenges may soften or stick together.

• Known hypersensitivity to 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, vitamin C or any other ingredient in the lozenge.
• Children under 6 years of age.
• People with hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency, if the pack shows that the lozenge contains the relevant sugars.

• No clinically significant interactions with other medicines are known for 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amylmetacresol lozenges when they are used as directed.
• Do not combine with other lozenges, mouth rinses or throat products that contain the same or similar antiseptic ingredients, because the active ingredients can be duplicated.
• Vitamin C from several products, such as multivitamins or effervescent tablets, adds up, so tell your pharmacist if you take regular vitamin C supplements or have a history of kidney stones.
• No food interactions are known, although very hot drinks taken while a lozenge is dissolving may make the mouth uncomfortable.

• Dissolve the lozenge slowly, since chewing it shortens the time it spends in contact with the mouth and throat.
• Keep a note of when you took each lozenge so that you stay within the 2 to 3 hour interval.
• Do not lie down or talk with a lozenge in your mouth, which reduces the risk of choking.
• Keep the remaining lozenges in the blister and closed carton, in a dry place below 30°C.
• Check the pack for sugar content if you have diabetes or are limiting sugar.
• Stop and see a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 2 days, or sooner if they worsen.

Precautions: Not suitable for children under 6 years. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek professional advice before using the lozenges. People who have diabetes, or who need to limit sugar, should check the pack because lozenges of this type may contain glucose and sucrose. Do not exceed the recommended dose, do not give the lozenges to anyone else, do not take any new medicines without asking a pharmacist, and keep the product out of the reach of children. The lozenges should not be handled with wet hands. Each lozenge contains 100 mg of vitamin C, so count the vitamin C from other supplements as well.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: consult a doctor or pharmacist if your symptoms persist, worsen or have not improved after 2 days, or sooner if you have a high fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, a rash, swollen glands, persistent hoarseness or mouth ulcers that last. Seek emergency care immediately if you develop swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or a widespread rash, and seek help straight away if a child chokes on a lozenge.