Menthol lozenges from Jakemans are stocked here in two forms: the Blackcurrant lozenges in a 73g bag and the Throat and Chest lozenges in a sugar free version.

Jakemans sweets are menthol-based confectionery rather than medicines, which is the main thing to understand when comparing them with products from the cough and cold shelf. The menthol gives the familiar cooling sensation in the mouth and throat, and the flavours differ rather than the function. Blackcurrant is the sweeter of the two stocked, while Throat and Chest is the more strongly menthol one. The sugar free version uses sweeteners instead of sugar, which is the reason people choose it, though sugar free sweets containing polyols can have a laxative effect if a lot are eaten in a day, and the pack carries that note. Bags are resealable, which matters more than it sounds when one is kept in a coat pocket through a winter. Both are stocked in the cough and cold section rather than with confectionery, which is where most people expect to find them.

Jakemans is stocked at Ronaghan's Pharmacy, a family-run Irish pharmacy, alongside the cough, cold and throat range. If a sore throat lasts more than a few days, is severe, or comes with a high temperature, speak with our pharmacist or your doctor. Browse the range below.