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Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon 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
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet. Check with your pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage
Possible side effects
ingredient. Like all medicines, these lozenges can have side effects although not Also contains: sucrose, glucose, everybody gets them. honey and lemon flavours, menthol, propylene glycol, sunset yellow If you get any of these serious side (E110), quinoline yellow (E104), effects, stop taking this medicine carmoisine (E122), green S (E142). and see your doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of What this medicine looks like and the face, neck, tongue or throat contents of the pack and rash (severe allergic They are round, orange to brown reactions) coloured lozenges. They are This other effect is less serious. If it available in blister packs of 24. bothers you, talk to a pharmacist: Marketing Authorisation Holder
- Sore tongue and Manufacturer Reporting of side effects Manufactured for The Boots If you get any side effects, talk to Company PLC Nottingham your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. NG2 3AA by the Marketing This includes any possible side Authorisation Holder Ernest Jackson effects not listed in this leaflet. You & Co. Ltd, Crediton, Devon, EX17 can also report side effects directly 3AP, UK. via the Yellow Card Scheme at: This leaflet was last revised in www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or April 2025 search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in By reporting side effects you can Braille, large print or audio please help provide more information on call 01363 636000. the safety of this medicine. PL 00094/0253 LE122/2
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How to store it
this Adults, the elderly and children 6 medicine years and over:
- Do not store above 25oC. Store in
- Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the the original packaging mouth every 3 hours or as required • Do not take after the use by date
- Do not take more than 12 lozenges printed on the carton in 24 hours
- Keep out of the sight and reach of Do not give to children under children 6 years. Do not throw away any medicines Do not exceed the stated dose. via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw If symptoms persist, consult your away medicines you no longer use. doctor. These measures will help protect If you take too many lozenges: the environment. talk to a doctor or pharmacist straight away. 6. Contents of the pack If you have any further questions and other information on the use of this medicine, ask What this medicine contains your pharmacist. Each lozenge contains hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg as the active
Frequently asked questions about Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges
What is the active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges?
The active substance in Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon Flavour 2.4mg Lozenges is hexylresorcinol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Triple Action Sore Throat Relief Honey & Lemon 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 Cherry 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 Honey & Lemon 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 Honey & Lemon 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 Honey & Lemon 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.