Antiseptic (throat and mouth)
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
This is an antiseptic lozenge (medicated sweet you suck slowly) that contains two germ-killing ingredients — amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol. They work together to kill bacteria and viruses in your mouth and throat, helping to relieve sore throat pain and discomfort. It is commonly sold in Nigeria as Strepsils.
Available Over The Counter
Get this from any pharmacy or chemist — no prescription needed.
Is Amylmetacresol; safe to take with another drug?
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