Mac Dual-Action: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Hexylresorcinol.

Description

MAC Dual-Action Sore Throat Lozenge is manufactured in England and is presented as a clear, round biconvex brittle lozenge with a glossy surface.
Each lozenge is blackcurrant flavoured and contains: Hexylresorcinol B.P. 2.4 mg.

Action

Clinical Features: Hexylresorcinol is an antiseptic agent which combats the bacteria which can cause sore throat conditions, and also has a numbing action which brings relief of pain and discomfort associated with the sore throat.

Indications/Uses

For the relief of sore throat and associated pain.

Dosage/Direction for Use

For adults and children aged 6 years and over: one lozenge dissolved slowly in the mouth every 3 hours or as required. Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.

Contraindications

MAC Dual-Action Lozenges should not be given to patients who are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients or to patients who have a related metabolic disorder or suffer from fructose intolerance.

MIMS Class

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

ATC Classification

R02AA12 - hexylresorcinol ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Mac Dual-Action loz 2.4 mg

Packing/Price

32 × 12's

Mac Dual-Action

Manufacturer:

Ernest Jackson & Co

Distributor:

Ziwell Medical