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Which ingredient in Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry Lozenges containing hexylresorcinol may cause local irritation?

Name: Which ingredient in Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry Lozenges containing hexylresorcinol may cause local irritation?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:53:12.048Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Benzyl benzoate, present as part of the cherry flavour in Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry Lozenges containing hexylresorcinol, may cause local irritation.

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Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry LozengesReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 5Document updated 15 April 2021

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