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Medicines 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresolQuestion & answer

2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol · Medicine question

Are these lozenges sugar-free?

iatroX medicinesPublished 14 August 2026Reviewed 14 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Not all are. The selected Strawberry product is sugar-free but contains polyols; Honey and Lemon and Menthol contain sucrose and glucose.

Sources for this answer

Strepsils Strawberry Sugar Free Lozengesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6
Strepsils Honey and Lemonemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

Strepsils Menthol 1.2mg / 0.6mg Lozengesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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