Medicinal ingredients: Each lozenge contains: Extract of Ricola’s herb mixture 11.08 mg: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 8.57 mg] 6.86 mg Peppermint (Mentha x piperita, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 1.71 mg] 1.37 mg Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 1.02 mg] 0.82 mg Sage (Salvia officinalis, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 0.925 mg] 0.74 mg Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 0.925 mg] 0.74 mg Black elder (Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra, Flower) [1.25:1, QCE 0.175 mg] 0.14 mg Linden (Tilia cordata, Flower) [1.25:1, QCE 0.175 mg] 0.14 mg Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 0.062 mg] 0.05 mg Horehound (Marrubium vulgare, Herb top) [1.25:1, QCE 0.062 mg] 0.05 mg High mallow (Malva sylvestris, leaf) [1.25:1, QCE 0.062 mg] 0.05 mg [QCE = Quantity crude equivalent] Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 21.6 mg Menthol (from Mentha arvenis Oil, Mentha x piperita Oil) 1.1 mg
Recommended Use: For the temporary relief of cough and sore throat.
Recommended Dose (Adults and children over 12 years of age):
Dissolve one lozenge slowly at a time and continue taking lozenges one after another as below:
For sore throat: Take minimum 2 lozenges. Do not exceed 10 lozenges a day.
For coughs: Take minimum 5 lozenges. Do not exceed 10 lozenges a day.
Repeat the dose as required throughout the day.
Cautions and Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away.
- If sore throat symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days, consult a healthcare practitioner.
- If cough worsens, persists for more than 7 days or is accompanied by high fever consult a healthcare practitioner.
- Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Hypersensitivity and/or allergy are known to occur; in which case discontinue use.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Isomalt, Citric acid, Lemon flavour, Aspartame, Beta-carotene. Do not purchase if package is opened.
Gluten
All Ricola products are considered gluten free according to Health Canada regulations and are therefore suited for persons with gluten intolerance.
Lactose
All Ricola products are considered lactose free according to Health Canada regulations and are suitable for persons with lactose intolerance.