Common Questions

Most sore throats are caused by upper respiratory tract infections.

The infection causes inflammation to the tissues of the throat, which leads to pain and discomfort. The local anaesthetic contained in Tyrozets helps relieve this pain and the antibiotic helps fight infection.

Not eating or drinking will slow your recovery rate and you should be sure to constantly supply the body with liquids and nutritious foods as this is essential to replenishing a depleted immune system.

Most colds usually clear up rapidly, however, if you are unwell for more than fourteen days we would advise you to contact your doctor.

A sore throat will not normally last longer than five days. We would advise that you consult your doctor if symptoms persist for longer.

This may be due to a bacterial infection which can follow a viral infection and prolong a sore throat. Tyrozets contain the antibiotic tyrothricin, which helps fight the growth of bacteria that makes your sore throat more painful and prolonged.

They have a dual mode of action: first, a local anaesthetic to help relieve the pain of sore throats and, second, an antibiotic to help fight infection.

One lozenge should be slowly sucked and allowed to dissolve in the mouth every 3 hours. Adults must not take more than eight lozenges in 24 hours whereas children between the ages of 3-11 should take no more than six lozenges per day. Symptoms in children under 3 years old should be referred to the doctor. If symptoms do not subside within 2 days consider stopping Tyrozets. Do not use Tyrozets for longer than 5 consecutive days.

From your local pharmacy at the pharmacy counter. You can also purchase Tyrozets online. Click here for more details.

Smoking or being in a smoky atmosphere can cause the throat to become sore, or make an existing sore throat worse.

Having a runny nose needn’t put you off your loved one! Research has indicated that colds are not spread by contact such as kissing; they appear to be spread by particles of mucus expelled at close range often by colds and sneezes.

Although they appear to help soothe sore throats and alleviate stuffy noses, they won’t actually cure colds. Experts believe that the spices – some of which have antibacterial properties – loosen mucus and calm inflamed airways.

Although most sore throats are viral some are bacterial. However, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. Treatments such as Tyrozets contain an anaesthetic to numb the pain of swallowing which is usually a predominant feature of both types of sore throat. The antibiotic helps fight the bacterial infection.