Betadine Sore Throat Antibacterial Lozenges With Soothing Honey & Lemon is intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth and release ingredients to suppress coughs, lubricate, soothe, and cool irritated tissues of the throat. This one is formulated with double antibacterial action of antibacterial agents like amylmetacresol & dichlorobenzyl which kills the bacteria that cause sore throat and mouth infections. Dichlorobenzyl alcohol is a mild antiseptic with a broad spectrum for bacterial and virus associated with mouth and throat infections. Administration of dichlorobenzyl alcohol lozenges has been shown to generate a reduced throat soreness and to provide pain relief and relief from difficulty in swallowing 5 minutes after administration. This effect can last for even 2 hours. Amylmetacresol (AMC) is an antiseptic used to treat infections of the mouth and throat. This one also used frequently to relieve the effects of a sore throat. And the natural ingredients like honey and lemon can bring relief for your pharyngitis, it may be due to the antimicrobial and wound healing properties of honey, which may offer pain relief and reduce inflammation. Betadine Sore Throat Soothing Antibacterial Lozenges With Honey & Lemon are formulated without any iodine and help to provide fast, soothing and effective relief from the discomfort of sore throats.