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Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges
⚠ 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 Hexylresorcinol may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine
can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with your pharmacist if you are not 5. How to store this sure. medicine
- Do not store above 25oC. Store in Dosage the original packaging Adults, the elderly and children 6
- Do not take after the use by date years and over: printed on the carton
- Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth every 3 hours or as required • Keep out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not take more than 12 lozenges Do not throw away any medicines in 24 hours via wastewater or household waste. Do not give to children under Ask your pharmacist how to throw 6 years. away medicines you no longer use. Do not exceed the stated dose. These measures will help protect If symptoms persist, consult your the environment. doctor. 6. Contents of the pack If you take too many lozenges: talk to a doctor or pharmacist and other information straight away. What this medicine contains If you have any further questions Each lozenge contains on the use of this medicine, ask hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active your pharmacist. ingredient. Also contains: sucrose, glucose,
Possible side effects
citric acid monohydrate, menthol, Like all medicines, these lozenges propylene glycol, blackcurrant can have side effects although not flavour, colours: ponceau 4R (E124), everybody gets them. brilliant black (E151). If you get any of these serious side What this medicine looks like and effects, stop taking this medicine contents of the pack and see your doctor at once: They are round, purple lozenges.
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of They are available in blister packs the face, neck, tongue or throat of 24. and rash (severe allergic reactions) Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer This other effect is less serious. If it Manufactured for The Boots bothers you, talk to a pharmacist: Company PLC Nottingham
- Sore tongue NG2 3AA by the Marketing Reporting of side effects Authorisation Holder Ernest Jackson If you get any side effects, talk to & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 3AP, UK. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You This leaflet was last revised April can also report side effects directly 2025. via the Yellow Card Scheme at: Other formats www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or To request a copy of this leaflet in search for MHRA Yellow Card in Braille, large print or audio please the Google Play or Apple App call 01363 636000. Store. By reporting side effects you PL 00094/0255 LE114/3
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this medicine 6. Contents of the pack and other • Each lozenge contains a total of 2.4g of sucrose and glucose. This information should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus. If you have 1. What this medicine is been told by your doctor that you and what it is used for have an intolerance to some These lozenges are recommended sugars, contact your doctor before for sore throats and associated taking this product. pain. The active ingredient
- The colours ponceau 4R (E124) and hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic brilliant black (E151) in this medicine which combats the bacteria that may cause allergic reactions cause sore throats.
- This medicine contains 2.88mg It also acts as a local anaesthetic propylene glycol in each lozenge. to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.
Frequently asked questions about Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges
What is the active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges?
The active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges is hexylresorcinol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges, Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges, Strepsils Triple Action Honey & Lemon Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges, 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 Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges 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: hexylresorcinol
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges. 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.