Is this an antibiotic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 14 August 2026Reviewed 14 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a locally acting antiseptic lozenge for symptom relief, not an oral antibiotic.

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2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol + amylmetacresol + ascorbic acid · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 14 August 2026Reviewed 14 August 2026

The answer

No. It is a locally acting antiseptic lozenge for symptom relief, not an oral antibiotic.

Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C 100mgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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