Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack)
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Eucalyptus oil, Pumilio pine oil, Menthol may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine Each pastille contains Eucalyptus Oil 0.022% v/w, Menthol 0.813% w/w, Dwarf Pine Oil 0.604% v/w, which are the active ingredients. As well as the active ingredients, the pastille also contains sucrose, liquid glucose, modified starch (tapioca, maize), thymol, marshmallow root liquid extract, carmoisine (E122), vegetable oil, carnauba wax, water. The pack contains 20 red, round pastilles.
Who makes this medicine Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd Crediton Devon EX17 3AP Leaflet prepared August 2023 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots
Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Catarrh Pastilles Reference number: 00094/0009 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Artwork Ref: LE53/4
Frequently asked questions about Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack)
What is the active substance in Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack)?
The active substance in Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack) is eucalyptus oil, pumilio pine oil, menthol.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack), as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack) without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: eucalyptus oil, pumilio pine oil, menthol
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Catarrh Pastilles (blister pack). The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.