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Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry 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 in 24 hours Do not throw away any medicines 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. If you take too many lozenges: 6. Contents of the pack 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, liquid
Possible side effects
glucose, cherry flavour, menthol, Like all medicines, these lozenges carmoisine (E122). can have side effects although not What this medicine looks like and everybody gets them. contents of the pack If you get any of these serious side They are round, red lozenges. effects, stop taking this medicine They are available in blister packs and see your doctor at once: of 24.
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat Marketing Authorisation Holder and rash (severe allergic and Manufacturer reactions) Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham This other effect is less serious. If it NG2 3AA by the Marketing bothers you, talk to a pharmacist: Authorisation Holder Ernest Jackson
- Sore tongue & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 Reporting of side effects 3AP, UK. If you get any side effects, talk to This leaflet was last revised in your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. April 2025. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You Other formats can also report side effects directly To request a copy of this leaflet in via the Yellow Card Scheme at: Braille, large print or audio please www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or call 01363 636000. search for MHRA Yellow Card in PL 00094/0254 the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you LE116/2
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How to store it
this medicine of the ingredients of this medicine 6. Contents of the pack and other
- Each lozenge contains a total of information 2.4g of sucrose and glucose. This should be taken into account if you 1. What this medicine is have diabetes mellitus. If you have and what it is used for been told by your doctor that you These lozenges are recommended have an intolerance to some for sore throats and associated sugars, contact your doctor before pain. The active ingredient taking this product. hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic
- The colour carmoisine (E122) in this which combats the bacteria that medicine may cause allergic cause sore throats. It also acts as reactions a local anaesthetic to bring soothing relief of pain and discomfort.
Frequently asked questions about Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges
What is the active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges?
The active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges is hexylresorcinol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Cherry Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Blackcurrant 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 Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry 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.