Drug reference
Relief of sore throat ▶BY MOUTH USING LOZENGES ▶Child 12–17 years: 1 lozenge every 3–6 hours for maximum 3 days, allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; maximum 5 lozenges per day ▶Adult: 1 lozenge every 3–6 hours for maximum 3 days, allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; maximum 5 lozenges per day
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Contra-indicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID—which includes those in whom attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID.
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→Appendix 1: NSAIDs
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Oral ulceration (move lozenge around mouth). taste altered
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Lozenge ▶Strefen (Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd) Flurbiprofen 8.75 mg Strefen Honey and Lemon 8.75mg lozenges | 16 lozenge p £3.42 DT = £3.42 CORTICOSTEROIDS eiiii F 709
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1 lozenge every 3–6 hours for maximum 3 days,
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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