Amylmetacresol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol
Sold as Strepsils coolmint, Strepsils warm ginger, * strepsils strawberry, Strepsils soothing honey and lemon, Strepsils original
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 1
- Registrations
- 5
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckitt Benckinser Pharmaceuticals (Pty) LtdCertificate held by Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd. | Strepsils coolmint, Strepsils warm ginger, * strepsils strawberry, Strepsils soothing honey and lemon, Strepsils original | 1,2 mg | 340502, 450620, A400358, E0046, H1468 | Not determined | PIPIL |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strepsils coolmint EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS AMYLMETACRESOL 0,6 mg DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1,2 mg | Not listed | 34050234/16.4/0502 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Strepsils warm ginger EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS AMYLMETACRESOL 0,6 mg DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1,2 mg | 1,2 mgLozenge | 45062045/16.4/0620Approved 28 October 2025 | Registered | Not determined | PIPIL |
| * strepsils strawberry EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS: AMYLMETACRESOL 0,6 mg DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1,2 mg | Not listed | A400358A40/16.4/0358 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Strepsils soothing honey and lemon EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS AMYLMETACRESOL 0,6 mg DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL 1,2 mg | Not listed | E0046E/16.4/46 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Strepsils original EACH LOZENGE CONTAINS AMYLMETACRESOL A 6,0 mg DICHLOROBENZYL ALCOHOL A 1,2 mg | Not listed | H1468 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
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