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Introduction of Fastosil Lozenges

Fastosil Lozenges Orange is a combination of medicines that is used to treat sore throat. It kills the bacteria which are associated with throat infections.

Fastosil Lozenges Orange is a combination of two medicines: Fastosil Lozenges Orange1 and Fastosil Lozenges Orange2 which treat sore throat.

Uses of Fastosil Lozenges

Benefits of Fastosil Lozenges

In Sore throat

Sore throat refers to pain and discomfort in the throat that is usually seen in bacterial or viral infections. Fastosil Lozenges Orange helps reduce the pain and discomfort and makes you feel better. It kills the microorganisms causing the infection in the throat and soothes the irritated throat. This helps you carry out normal daily activities like swallowing, talking, eating. You may also drink warm water or have ginger tea, avoid cold foods for additional relief.

Side effects of Fastosil Lozenges

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fastosil

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Fastosil Lozenges

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Place it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow. It may take sometime to dissolve. Fastosil Lozenges Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fastosil Lozenges Orange. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fastosil Lozenges Orange during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fastosil Lozenges Orange during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Fastosil Lozenges Orange does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fastosil Lozenges Orange in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fastosil Lozenges Orange in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Fastosil Lozenges Orange
₹3.75/Lozenges
Glencoff Cough Lozenges Ginger
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4/lozenges
7% costlier
Kuftive Lozenges Orange
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
₹3.75/lozenges
same price
Alkof Cough Lozenges Orange
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹2.7/lozenges
28% cheaper
Alkof Cough Lozenges Menthol
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹2.7/lozenges
28% cheaper
Glencoff Cough Lozenges Honey lemon
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4/lozenges
7% costlier

Quick tips

Fastosil Lozenges

  • You have been prescribed Fastosil Lozenges Orange to get relief from sore throat.
  • Fastosil Lozenges Orange should be taken after every 2 to 3 hours or as suggested by the doctor. Suck one lozenge slowly as required.
  • Do not take it for more than 3 days. Consult your doctor if you do not observe any improvement in symptoms.
  • Do not take more than 8 lozenges in 24 hours.
  • Each lozenge contains sugar. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Fever, headache, cough, feeling cold.
Dr. Ravi Kamble
Physician
Any sore throat running nose
Gingivitis, soar throat, tooth decay
Dr. Gaurav Gupta
Dental Surgery
cavity restoration for sore throat
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References

  1. Amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol [EMC SmPC]. Slough, UK: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd.; 2010 [revised 31 Mar. 2017]. [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Wiscon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Wiscon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, B-18 Ansa Industrial Estate, Ground Floor, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 072, India
Country of origin: India

MRP
30
Inclusive of all taxes
8.0 lozenges in 1 strip
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