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Strepsils

Strepsils

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Drug Class

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug

Brands

Ansaid

Generic Drug

Flurbiprofen

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Eye irritation
Bruising
Sleepiness
Headache
Eye pain
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Dizziness
Nervousness
Heartburn
Fluid retention
Burning eyes
Rash
Sore or burning eyes

Serious

Bleeding in eye
Rectal bleeding

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A 28-year old female asked:

Are strepsils safe during pregnancy?

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A 31-year old male asked about a 30-year old female:

Are strepsils safe to take when pregnant in 8th month.

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can I take Strepsils original I pregnancy.i just had one and now Im worried?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I have been prescribed fluoxetine 20mg tablets .can I take strepsils whist I'm on this medication ?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the drug interaction strepsils amlodipine and benelyn?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can you tell me about drug interaction strepsils amlodipine and benelyn?

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A 41-year old asked:

What will green tea with honey and lemon strepsil do?

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A 33-year old male asked:

My wife took one strepsil while 16 weeks pregnant. Is it okay?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take strepsils while 28 weeks pregnant?

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A 34-year old female asked:

9 weeks preg, i've taken twice strepsils chesty cough lozenge which i later found out is a no! will this harm my baby? Pls help! tq.

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A 21-year old female asked:

Hi Dr, 15 wks preg nd 2nd tym I got flu, coughing a lot also. What can be taken pls? Are strepsils safe? Am sleepng alot to avoid much cough

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A 24-year old female asked:

Am i taking too much med? The last 5days i ve been taking around 2 ibuprofen 3 times/ day, ppenicillin and coughing syrup plus strepsils and lemsip

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A 32-year old male asked:

I have a throat problem and headache. What should I do. I strepsils original.

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can i take strepsils if i'm on Zoloft & strattera (atomoxetine) & fish oil ?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Can you take strepsil throat lozenges when pregnant ?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Good day, ive caught the cold and my throat is really sore, i tried usinv strepsils but they dont work. Ive just came back from clicks and they gave me Throflam-Co, but im not sure how to use it on my throat?

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A 33-year old female asked:

11 weeks pregnant and had 3 Strepsils today. Googled safety in pregnancy and as a precaution it's advised women do not take due to lack of studies. Could I have caused harm? And why is everything deemed unsafe if not proven safe? It's infuriating.

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A 26-year old male asked:

I've had a sore throat for several weeks now, tried taking strepsils but not getting better, what could be the problem?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Are Strepsils safe to take during pregnancy? The antibacterial throat lozenges contain: 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg, and Amylmetacresol 0.6mg...?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Good evening Dr. My wife and I are expecting. She currently has a sore/dry throat, is it safe for her to take Strepsils?

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A 16-year old female asked:

I was taking a strepsil fo my sore throat and was half way through it when i swallowed it. Do I have anything to worry about?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Hi there, I had a sore/dry throat feeling for the last 4 weeks. Please advise what I can take. I have been using linctagon and strepsils for a while. ?

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A 39-year old male asked:

In Sweden on business trip from South Africa. Got cold like symptoms. Got Numming strepsils and a effivecent called Albedon (paracetamol). My small tongue at back of throught is sore and Long. Every time it feels like I have to swallow it. ?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Will strepsil throat lozenges affect the birth control pill?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can i use strepsils when I'm 4months pregnant and have a very sore throat..

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A 32-year old female asked:

What can I get for a sore throat besides strepsils. Its hectically burning I couldn't even sleep properly.

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A 21-year old male asked:

I feel very tired sometime..my throat sometime seem dehydrated.i take strepsils for throat relief...little bit loose motion also there ..need help?

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A 16-year old male asked:

Can strepsils stunt your height growth or not?(medicine for sore throat and coughing)How many lozenge of strepsils is ok for a teenager to eat without exceeding the doses?(dont want to get overdosed?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Hi. I'm 6 months pregnant. Is it safe to take strepsils. I'm coming down with flu and a sore throat.

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A 32-year old male asked:

I have had a sore throat on and off for 8/9 days - I have tried andolex throat spray as well as strepsils but it doesnt seem to help - I was wonder whether I could get an anti-biotic to treat it ?

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