A scratchy, painful or tickly throat is one of the first signs of a cold, and this range gathers the products that soothe it. You will find sore throat relief in lozenges, pastilles, sprays and gargles, with flavours and strengths to suit adults and older children. Many are a handy way to ease a dry throat through the winter.
Choosing comes down to how much relief you want. Soothing lozenges with honey, lemon or menthol are gentle and good for daytime, while medicated lozenges and throat sprays contain a mild local anaesthetic or antibacterial for a stronger effect. Sprays target the back of the throat directly and are easy to carry. For children, check the age on the pack and pick a child-suitable option.
Every sore throat product here is stocked at Leahy's Pharmacy in Tralee, where our pharmacy team can point you to the right option. A sore throat usually settles within a week, so if it lasts longer, comes with a high temperature or difficulty swallowing, it is worth seeing your GP. For honey-based and herbal throat soothers, you can also browse our Natural Remedies range. Browse the full range below.
