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Tyrozets Lozenges
Medication features
- Helps to reduce pain in the Throat & Mouth
- Aniseed Flavoured
- Dual Action, pack of 24
Overview
Buy Tyrozet Lozenges Online
Written by Clinical Pharmacist Tyson Wilkman
You can buy your licenced Tyrozet dual-action lozenge alternative with Simple Online Pharmacy’s UK registered service. Find out about what happened to Tyrozets and what options are available and effective to relieve a sore throat.
Why were Tyrozets discontinued?
Following a decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA), Tyrozets was discontinued and is no longer available in the UK. The decision was made after the MHRA examined the need for an antibiotic to be in a throat lozenge. It was decided that due to the majority of sore throats being caused by viral infections, an antibiotic was inappropriate and increases antibiotic resistance. Viral infections are self-limiting and do not require antibiotic treatment.
What are the Tyrozets Alternatives?
Now that Tyrozets are permanently unavailable you should consider trying some of the many effective alternatives.
Strepsils are an effective alternative that uses antiseptic active ingredients to kill bacteria and viruses without the need for antibiotics. They provide a soothing action that helps relieve symptoms of an acute sore throat while your body removes the virus.
Difflam is another effective alternative for sore throats. It uses an anti-inflammatory formula to soothe the sore throat, providing effective pain relief.
Ultra Chloraseptic spray uses benzocaine, just like Tyrozets, to numb throat pain quickly.
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What are Tyrozets throat lozenges?
Tyrozets dual action lozenges are used in the treatment of sore throats. They are a unique dual formulation of an antibiotic and a local anaesthetic. Tyrothricin is the antibiotic active ingredient of Tryozet which eliminates bacteria. Benzocaine is a local anaesthetic that numbs throat pain. This combination works by killing bacteria in the mouth and throat while providing pain relief by quickly numbing the area.
What causes a sore throat?
A sore throat is mostly caused by a viral infection in the cells of the throat or less commonly, a bacterial infection.
A viral infection is self-limiting, meaning it will be cleared from the body without treatment. In clinical practice, a doctor will not prescribe antibiotics for viral infections as this can lead to antibiotic resistance.
During this time you should use symptomatic relief like numbing or anti-inflammatory sprays.
A bacterial infection may require antibiotics to treat. If you suspect a bacterial infection, you should refer to your doctor for investigation.
Tyrozets dose
To take Tyrozets, allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth. Do not swallow it whole as it works locally in the mouth and throat. Adults and children aged over 12 may take up to one lozenge every three hours up to a maximum of 8 lozenges in 24 hours.
Tyrozets Summary
| Dose | Allow ONE lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth every 3 hours. Maximum 8 per 24 hours |
| Type of medicine | Antibiotic & Local Anaesthetic |
| Mechanism | Kills bacteria and Numbs the throat providing pain relief |
| Active Ingredient | Tyrothricin & Benzocaine |
| Price | From £3.19 |
| Side Effects | Can include a numb mouth, allergic reactions, skin rashes |
Tyrozets side effects
Tyrozets, like all medications, can have some side effects. Although fairly well tolerated by most, some may notice a darkening of the tongue, a numb mouth (expected effect) and allergic responses such as a skin rash.
FAQ
Where can I buy Tyrozets?
Unfortunately, Tyrozets has been discontinued and is no longer for sale anywhere in the UK. Alternative medicines are still available for sore throats.
Why are Tyrozets discontinued?
The MHRA decided to not allow throat lozenges with antibiotics in them due to concerns over antibiotic resistance and unnecessary antibiotic exposure.
Are Tyrozets still available?
No. Tyrozets are no longer available anywhere in the UK. It is suggested you use one of the many effective alternative lozenges or sprays such as Strepsils or Difflam.
What antibiotic is in Tyrozets?
The antibiotic in Tyrozets is Tyrothricin. This is where the medicine gained its name from.
Info Leaflet
Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.
