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Honey

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

Prepared 21 Sep 2026

What it is used for

Use temporary relieves: ■ cough due to cold ■ occasional minor irritation or sore throat Clinical selection for Honey should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

Warnings

Warnings Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or follow headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious.

Possible side effects

Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.

Storage

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

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