Strepsils Plus Anaesthetic Throat Spray has been formulated to give effective and rapid relief from the symptoms of painful and inflamed sore throats, mouth and dental ulcers and the discomfort associated with tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Its dual action formula contains a local anaesthetic to numb the throat while the two antibacterial agents help kill the bacteria which can cause sore throats and mouth infections. The special spray action and directional nozzle target the medicine to the sore and inflamed area.