Bradosol (Hexylresorcinol)

Medically reviewed by . Last updated on June 6, 2024

BRADOSOL® BRADOSOL® EXTRA-STRENGTH

Novartis Consumer Health

Hexylresorcinol

Antiseptic

Indications And Clinical Uses: For the relief of sore throat.

Precautions: If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult a physician.

Dosage: 1 lozenge every 2 to 3 hours, as required. Not recommended for children under 3 years, unless on the advice of a physician.

Availability And Storage: Bradosol: Each lozenge contains: hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg in a pleasant-tasting, candy-flavored base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cherry flavor: FD&C blue No. 1, FD&C red No. 3, flavor, glucose, menthol, propylene glycol and sugar; mint flavor: D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C blue No. 1, FD&C red No. 3, flavor, glucose, peppermint oil and sugar; lemon menthol flavor: D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C red No. 3, glucose, lemon oil, menthol, propylene glycol and sugar; honey eucalyptus flavor: eucalyptus oil, glucose, menthol, peppermint oil, red oxide, sugar, titanium dioxide and yellow oxide; orange flavor: D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C red No. 3, flavor, glucose, menthol, propylene glycol and sugar. Alcohol-, bisulfite-, gluten-, lactose-, parabens- and tartrazine-free. Boxes of 18 (cherry, mint, lemon menthol, honey eucalyptus or orange flavors).

Bradosol Extra-Strength: Each lozenge contains: hexylresorcinol 3.5 mg in a pleasant-tasting, candy-flavored base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cherry flavor: FD&C blue No. 1, FD&C red No. 3, flavor, glucose, menthol, propylene glycol and sugar; mint flavor: D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C blue No. 1, flavor, glucose, peppermint oil and sugar. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Boxes of 18 (cherry or mint flavors).

BRADOSOL® BRADOSOL® EXTRA-STRENGTH Novartis Consumer Health Hexylresorcinol Antiseptic


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