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Carton for Night Cough Relief Oral Solution (Drug Driving 2014)

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FRONT OF PACK (Refer to Brand Principles and readability guideline)

AUVIUS* •

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Night Cough Relief Oral Solution Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Pholcodine

S Relieves dry tickly coughs S Aids restful sleep

New advice for drivers - see leaflet


150 ml e

BACK OF PACK (follow readability guidelines)

Read all of this carton for full instructions.

What this medicine is for

This medicine contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Pholcodine, which act to relieve coughs.

It can be used to relieve the symptoms of irritating dry, tickly unproductive coughs through the night and so aiding restful sleep.

Before you take this medicine

X Do not take:

•    If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

•    If you have liver problems

•    If you have difficulty breathing

•    If you have porphyria (a rare blood disease)

•    If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them in the last 14 days

•    If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)

•    If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Other important information

Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.

If you go into hospital for an operation tell the doctor that you are taking this medicine. Driving and using machines: This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine until you are sure you are not affected. See the leaflet inside for more information.

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 9 g of sucrose per 20 ml. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes mellitus.

This medicine may increase the effects of alcohol and other depressant medicines. Each 20 ml contains 0.8 g alcohol (ethanol), equivalent to 20 ml of beer or 8 ml of wine. May be harmful if you suffer from alcoholism.

S How to take this medicine

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Age

How much to take

How often to take

Adults and children of 12 years and over

Four 5 ml spoonfuls

At bedtime only

This medicine should be swallowed.

Do not give to children under 12 years.


Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose


If symptoms do not go away within 5 days talk to your doctor.

! If you take too much: Talk to your doctor straight away.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the label edge.

Active ingredients: Each 20 ml of oral solution contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg, Pholcodine 15 mg.

Also contains: purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), ethanol (4.8 vol %), sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium benzoate (E211), hyetellose, quinoline yellow (E104), patent blue V (E131), flavours (grenadine, containing propylene glycol).

PL 00014/0230

Manufactured for Almus Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 43 Cox Lane, Chessington, KT9 1SN, UK by the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

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Night Cough Relief Oral Solution

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Product Name: Night Cough Relief Oral Solution

Reason For Change: MHRA Drug Driving updates in line with Road Traffic Act

FRONT OF PACK (Refer to Brand Principles and readability guideline)

AUVIUS • *

•••

Night Cough Relief Oral Solution Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Pholcodine

S Relieves dry tickly coughs S Aids restful sleep

BACK OF PACK (Refer to Brand Principles and readability guideline)

Read all of the leaflet for full instructions.

Before you take this medicine

This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine until you are sure you are not affected. See the leaflet for more information. Avoid alcoholic drink.

S How to take this medicine

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Age

How much to take

How often to take

Adults and children 12 years and over

Four 5 ml spoonfuls

At bedtime only

This medicine should be swallowed.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose

If symptoms do not go away within 5 days talk to your doctor.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the label edge.

Active ingredients

Each 20 ml of oral solution contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg, Pholcodine 15 mg.

Also contains: purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), ethanol (4.8 vol %), sodium citrate, citric acid, sodium benzoate (E211).

PL 00014/0230    [P]

PL Holder: The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA 150ml e

ALMUS ARTWORK STATUS BOX

Product Name: Night Cough Relief Oral Solution

Reason For Change: MHRA Drug Driving updates in line with Road Traffic Act