Fisherman's Friend Sugar Free Mint Lozenges, 25g Sachet (Pack of 12)

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.[1] According to the manufacturer, the fishermen began to refer to the lozenges as "friends", hence the name. The lozenges are relatively unchanged since their creation. The original paper packets are now foil-lined and packaged in a cardboard carton.