With the continued spread of COVID-19 that has sickened more than two million Filipinos, many fear that their dry coughs and sore throats may be a symptom of the dreaded disease. And it is a cause for concern as these two are some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.
While there are no cures for COVID-19 currently, it is important to address symptoms as they come in order to recover faster. For sore throat, that means taking Strepsils lozenges at the first signs of throat discomfort.
Results of a clinical study suggested that among sore throat product formats, “lozenges offer considerable advantages over a gargle,” noting that lozenges offer faster, effective and longer relief for throat pain.
The same study found that lozenges were more advantageous than gargles and the benefits were seen in terms of proportion of medicine delivered to and cleared from the mouth and throat combined.
Strepsils, the tried-and-tested lozenge brand for almost 50 years, has been indicated for the symptomatic relief of sore throat including those caused by COVID-19. It provides 2-in-1 defense by killing viruses and germs in as fast as 60 seconds and provides deep down long-lasting relief that lasts two hours, unlike gargles.
For mild sore and itchy throat, Strepsils recommends the Strepsils Cool Sensation which is formulated with Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol. It is also available in other flavors Honey & Lemon, Orange, Sugar-Free, Extra Strong.
For moderate pain and irritated throat, Strepsils Max with Hexylresorcinol is the option to choose. Meanwhile, Strepsils MaxPro with Flurbiprofen is recommended for severe, inflamed sore throat
It is available in all leading drugstores nationwide, Lazada and Shopee.
