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Medicines hexylresorcinolQuestion & answer

hexylresorcinol · Medicine question

How does hexylresorcinol act on the mouth and throat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hexylresorcinol acts as a local anaesthetic on the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and also has mild antiseptic activity.

Sources for this answer

Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry LozengesReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated 15 April 2021

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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