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Medicines 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + levomentholQuestion & answer

2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + levomenthol · Medicine question

Can it help a blocked nose or cough?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The selected products are licensed for nasal congestion and dry, irritating cough associated with the common cold.

Sources for this answer

Strepsils Sore Throat and Cough Lozenges — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Strepsils Sore Throat and Blocked Nose — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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