Fisherman’s Friend is a brand of strong menthol lozenges produced by the Lofthouse company in Fleetwood, Lancashire, England

Fisherman’s Friend was originally developed by pharmacist James Lofthouse in 1865 to relieve various respiratory problems suffered by fishermen working in the extreme conditions of the Northern deep-sea fishing grounds. Though he developed it as an extremely strong liquid remedy containing menthol and eucalyptus oil, Lofthouse later made the liquid into small lozenges which were easier to transport and administer. According to the manufacturer, the fishermen began to refer to the lozenges as “friends”, hence the name. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is said to have used the product when her throat became strained from public speaking.

Fisherman’s Friends are now available in over a hundred countries and known by the world for its effectiveness.

Ingredients: menthol, capsicum, dextrin, eucalyptus oil, natural licorice, sugar, tragacanth.

Warning: Sore throat warning: severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat that occurs with high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Ask a doctor right away. Do not use more than 2 days or give to children under 2 year sof age unless directed by a doctor.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professionals before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions:

• adults and children 2 years of age and over: allow 1 lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
• Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor.
• children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor.

Made in England.