HALLS Soothers Sweets, Blackcurrant, 45 gram

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Evidently, there are a number of different high-quality lozenges brands available in the UK market, each with a range of products that will soothe your sore throat regardless of what your focus may be - simply to soothe, to help your pain, to get rid of irritation or to clear mouth infections. Although Halls Soothers are sold as a sore throat relief product in the UK, they do not contain antibacterial or antiviral active ingredients. In some hot countries, Halls are used as refreshing sweets rather than medication. They are not, therefore, subject to the same animal testing requirements as some other over-the-counter medications like Strepsils.

Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health.Sore throats can be caused by all sorts of things including colds, flu, allergies, smoke, an injury, gastro reflux or just talking too much.

Of course, keeping your fluids up and drinking warm drinks like honey and lemon can help to soothe your throat, but there’s nothing quite like a lozenge to help to alleviate your painful symptoms and to make your sore throat feel a little better. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, 1.2mg Amylmetacresol 0.6mg, Star Anise oil, Peppermint oil, Menthol natural or menthol synthetic, Tartaric acid, Ponceau 4R edicol (E124), Carmoisine edicol (E122), Liquid Sucrose, Liquid Glucose Syrup, Water. [ Source] Strepsil Sore Throat & Cough Lozenges Some over-the-counter throat lozenges are not suitable for vegans as they contain animal ingredients like honey. Even if no animal ingredients are listed, throat lozenges or their ingredients may have been tested on animals. Sore throats are often caused by being generally run down. If your sore throat is accompanied by tiredness, headache or irritability then the best cure may be a decent night’s sleep. Get yourself to bed early and you may feel much better in the morning. 7. Antibiotics The only animal-derived ingredient in Strepsils is honey. This is only found in the Strepsils that say ‘Honey & Lemon’ on the front, so it’s easy to avoid without studying the labelling too hard.Hexylresorcinol 2.4mg, Liquid sucrose, Liquid glucose, propylene glycol, Honey and Lemon flavour. [ Source] Strepsils Honey & Lemon Lozenges propylene glycol), Levomenthol, Carmoisine Edicol (E122), Patent Blue V (E131). [ Source] Strepsils Extra Triple Action Cherry Lozenges The cherry and the strawberry flavours of Halls Soothers are vegan-friendly as they do not have any animal-derived ingredients and have not been tested on animals. The only potential issue here is potential cross-contamination with non-vegan products in the factory. The purpose of the throat lozenge is to calm the irritation that may be felt in the throat while swallowing, breathing, or even drinking certain fluids. However, one study found that excessive use of menthol cough drops can prolong coughs rather than relieve them. [1] History [ edit ] Early 20th century "Frog In Your Throat" box, containing lozenges made of cubeb, tolu balsam, liquorice, white horehound and wild cherry extracts.

When it comes to artificial colours, some vegans may choose to avoid these altogether because they have historically been tested on animals. The problem with that is that artificial colours are present in so many foods that they can be very difficult to avoid. Throat sweets are very rarely labelled as vegan, even if they do not contain any animal ingredients. This is because virtually all prescription and over-the-counter medicines have to undergo animal testing as well as human testing to gain a product license in the UK.A throat lozenge (also known as a cough drop, sore throat sweet, troche, cachou, pastille or cough sweet) is a small, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat or strep throat), possibly from the common cold or influenza. Cough tablets have taken the name lozenge, based on their original shape, a diamond. The definition of veganism according to The Vegan Society is “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose”.

Most Strepsils are vegan-friendly as they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. The exception is honey and lemon Strepsils as honey is not suitable for vegans. Vegans should also be aware that Strepsils may have been tested on animals.Fisherman's Friend Aniseed lozenges offer a unique aniseed flavor while providing relief for sore throats. These lozenges contain menthol, which helps ease discomfort and cool the throat. To use them, dissolve one lozenge slowly in your mouth every two to three hours. It is crucial to adhere to the recommended dosage and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen. Halls Mentholyptus Citrus Sugar-Free: