• Relief of minor sore throat, mouth irritation, or pain (e.g. from canker sores, gingivitis)
    • Antiseptic and analgesic for minor cuts, burns, and abrasions (topical forms)
  • Dosage (Lozenges/Spray/Gargle):
  • Lozenges: Dissolve 1 in mouth every 2–4 hours as needed
  • Spray/Gargle: Apply 1–2 sprays or gargle with diluted solution 2–4 times/day

Topical: Apply thin layer to affected skin 1–3 times/day

  • Iodine: Typically 1–2% (as povidone-iodine or tincture)
  • Menthol: 1–10 mg per lozenge or up to 2% in topical
  • Phenol: 0.5–2% (oral spray) or 1.4–1.5% (lozenges)
  • Do not swallow sprays or gargles unless labeled for oral ingestion
  • Use lozenges slowly; do not chew
  • Avoid use on deep or puncture wounds (topical iodine)
  • Rinse mouth with water after prolonged use
  • Iodine: Broad-spectrum antiseptic, disrupts protein and nucleic acid structure of microbes
  • Menthol: Local counterirritant and cooling agent, mildly numbs mucosa
  • Phenol: Mild local anesthetic and antiseptic, denatures proteins
  • Local irritation: Burning, stinging, or dryness (mouth or skin)
  • Allergic reactions: Rash, itching (rare)
  • Systemic iodine absorption (rare): Thyroid dysfunction with prolonged use
  • Mucosal damage if overused or used in high concentrations
  • Iodine allergy
  • Broken skin or deep wounds (topical iodine)
  • Prolonged use in people with thyroid disease (iodine)
  • Children under 6 years (sprays and lozenges – risk of choking or misuse)
  • Lithium: Caution with iodine (can affect thyroid)
  • Other thyroid medications: Potential interference with iodine
  • Avoid concurrent strong oxidizing agents with phenol or iodine

                                   Drug Status

Availability OTC
Pregnancy  Generally safe
Breastfeeding Occasional, localized use is likely safe
Schedule NO
BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Throatsil 0.085mg/0.95mg/3.75mg Lozenge 1000’s Elys Chemicals Elys Chemicals