Why are throat pops a good option for a kid’s dry, tickly throat?

When your kid has a dry tickly throat, it can be frustrating for the whole family. They can be caused by a variety of things and finding relief can be tricky if your child is younger than 4 years old. This is where sore throat lollipops (or throat pops) may help. 

What are throat pops?

Throat pops are like throat lozenges on a stick – a lozenge lollipop. Throat lozenges may be a choking hazard for children under the age of four years, whereas throat lollipops may be used in children as young as 3 years old.

The active ingredients in Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops that make them great for young kids

Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops contain acerola extract – which you may know as Barbados Cherry or West Indian Cherry. Acerola fruit is one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the world. Vitamin C helps the body fight infections, build collagen, absorb iron from food and helps keep teeth, bones and gums healthy.

Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops also contain Wellmune®, a science-based super nutrient called a beta glucan. These are a type of dietary fibre found naturally in some foods. Wellmune® is derived from a highly purified, proprietary baker’s yeast and offers immune health benefits to children consuming up to 125 mg (or 250 mg for adults) per day.

What symptoms can throat pops help with in kids?

Sore throats can feel different depending on the causes. That dry, tickly feeling may be a hint that an infection is beginning – though they may also be caused by changes in the weather or season, allergies, or poor air quality. Pain may come later as an infection sets in.

Which symptoms throat pops can help with will depend on their ingredients. Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops are designed to help soothe dry, tickly throats while supporting children’s immune health, so are ideal for using at those first signs.

Explore some of the other ways to help relieve a sore throat here.

What other benefits do Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops have?

Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops are:

  • Lactose free
  • Gluten free
  • Free from artificial colours and flavours
  • 99% sugar free

Are Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops for adults too?

While they are designed for children, Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops can be used by adults too. The amount of vitamin C is calculated as per the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for children aged 9–18 years, which adults should consider when taking. Each pop contains 45 mg of Wellmune®.

Frequently asked questions

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Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops are suitable for children aged 3 years and older.

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Difflam Kids Soothing Throat Pops should be used under adult supervision. Serving size is one pop and they can be used when needed to soothe a dry, tickly throat. They contain isomalt so excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

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This will depend on the ingredients in both the throat pop and the sore throat medicine – always check with your doctor or pharmacist if a combination of treatments are OK to give to your kids.

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You could try mouth sprays to help numb their throat or let them suck on an icy pole to help soothe their throat. Encourage them to drink fluids frequently to stay hydrated. Another thing you can do is help support their immune system.

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