PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Contains:

• Sugar → sweetening base (soothing, energy source, but not therapeutic)
• Menthol crystals → cooling, mild local anaesthetic effect on throat
• Eucalyptus oil → decongestant, helps open airways and loosen mucus sensation
• Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza extract) → throat soothing, anti-inflammatory, demulcent effect

Uses / Indications

Used for symptomatic relief of throat and respiratory irritation, including:

• Sore throat
• Dry cough
• Mild chest congestion
• Throat dryness or irritation from cold/flu
• Hoarseness
• Irritated airways from dust or smoke

Direction for Use

• Dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in the mouth
• Use every 2–4 hours as needed
• Do not chew or swallow whole
• Limit total daily intake as per label instructions
• Best taken after meals or when throat symptoms appear

Side Effects

Common (mild):

• Temporary mouth cooling or burning sensation
• Mild stomach discomfort (if swallowed frequently)
• Increased saliva flow

Less common:

• Heartburn or acidity (due to liquorice or eucalyptus in sensitive people)
• Nausea

Rare:

• Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
• Mouth irritation with overuse

Warnings

• Contains sugar → caution in diabetes
• Avoid excessive use (especially due to liquorice)
• Do not use in young children unless advised
• Stop if irritation worsens
• If sore throat lasts > 1 week or worsens → seek medical care

Interactions

Possible concerns:

• Liquorice + diuretics (e.g., furosemide) → may increase risk of low potassium if consumed excessively
• May worsen BP control in high amounts (rare, with chronic high intake of liquorice)
• No major acute drug interactions otherwise (local action)

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Diabetes (due to sugar content)
• Hypertension (excess liquorice intake risk)
• Pregnancy (moderate use only)
• People with acid reflux (eucalyptus/menthol may irritate in some cases)