Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges provide relief from mouth and throat infections and dry, irritating coughs. It contains two antiseptic ingredients (2,4- Dichlorobenzyl alcohol and Amylmetacresol) for use in throat medications. These are used for the symptomatic relief of mouth and throat infections and dry, irritating coughs associated with the common cold and nasal congestion. The Levomenthol ingredient has a mild local anesthetic action on the throat and also relieves the symptoms of nasal congestion.