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Strepsils

Vitamin C (AKA: Ascorbic Acid), 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Amylmetacresol

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7
4.5  Effectiveness
3.4  Side Effects
4.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Strepsils side effects and 3 Strepsils benefits.

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Ibuprofen 7.27 6.08 1.32 350 Get Info
Aleve 7.06 6.16 1.12 110 Get Info
Strepsils 7 6.24 0 1 Get Info
Advil 6.97 5.81 0.77 375 Get Info
Vicodin 6.53 6.21 4.16 139 Get Info
Tylenol 6.51 5.32 0.88 536 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Strepsils by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Strepsils, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 4% 92% 4% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 4% 96% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 4% 96% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 4% 88% 8% 0%
Confidence 4% 4% 88% 4% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 4% 92% 4% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 92% 8% 0%
Emotional Well-being 4% 4% 84% 8% 0%
Energy 0% 4% 84% 8% 4%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 92% 4% 4%
Mental Clarity 0% 4% 88% 4% 4%
Pain 0% 0% 84% 12% 4%
Patience 4% 0% 88% 8% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 96% 4% 0%
Sleep 0% 8% 84% 8% 0%
Stress Level 8% 8% 84% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Strepsils Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 88.2% 0% 0% 11.8% 0%
Cold Symptoms 88.2% 0% 11.8% 0% 0%
Confusion 82.4% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 5.9%
Diarrhea 80% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Difficulty Urinating 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 86.4% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 78.9% 0% 5.3% 10.5% 5.3%
Dry Mouth 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Fatigue 81.8% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Fever 94.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 94.1% 0% 5.9% 0% 0%
Headache 95.5% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Mood Swings 88.2% 0% 11.8% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 88.2% 5.9% 0% 0% 5.9%
Sensitivity to Light 95% 0% 0% 5% 0%
Slow Breathing 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Strepsils Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Addiction 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Delirium 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Heart Attack 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Strepsils
Since taking Strepsils Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.6%
Stroke 0.6%
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User Comments about Strepsils
22 Aug 2015 Strepsils are helpful when I suffer soar throat to some extend if you take in the beginning.
   —Posted by K G NAIR
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13 Nov 2011 I'm blind, numb and stroking.
   —Posted by imdead
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02 Dec 2010 need to clear my throat, cause it something in my throat can't go away. first time took strepsils. strepsils plus is extra strong. i not sure all strepsils flavors contains local anaesthetic. i want without anaesthetic , but all of them are the same.
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13 Jun 2010 clears sore throat
   —Posted by Anonymous
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