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Medicines 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresolQuestion & answer

2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol · Medicine question

Are these lozenges sugar-free?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 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 Lozenges — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Strepsils Honey and Lemon — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Strepsils Menthol 1.2mg / 0.6mg Lozenges — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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