Expectorant Cough Syrup
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Ill 111 Expectorant Cough Syrup Guaifenesin PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Read all of this leaflet carefully Please see your doctor or before you take this medicine pharmacist before taking because it contains important this medicine if you: information you need to know. • have an intolerance to some sugars. This medicine is available without prescription, however, Information about some of the you still need to use this product ingredients in this medicine: carefu||yto getKthe bft results Contains sorbitol (E420). If you from rt. K^p this leaflet as you have been told by your doCtor that may need to read it again. you have an intolerance to some Ask your pharmacist f you need sugars, contact your doctor before more information or advice. taking this medicinal product. 1. What is this medicine Contains the colouring agent and what is it used for? ponceau 4R (E124). May cause This medicine contains: allergic reactions. • guaifenesin which is an expectorant to help loosen 3 How. to take thiS phlegm medicine Shake the bottle well before use. Ths c°ugh syrup s used to bosen Measure the syrup using the stubborn mfucus (phhlegtm) and dosing cup provided. provide relief from chesty coughs. . Adults, the elderly and children 2. |s this medicine 12 years and over: 15 ml. suitable for you? Each dose should be taken as Do not take this medicine if you: required, but do not repeat the • are allergic to guaifenesin or any of thi otheringredients dT f+requently tha"every 6 hours. Not more than 3 doses • suffer from porphyria, which is a type of bboddisorder that should be taken in any 24 hours. causes skin or nervous Do not exceed the stated dose. system problems. please turn over * |
Do not give to children under By reporting side effects you can 12 years of age. help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine. 5. How to store your If your symptoms persist or medicine worsen, you must see a doctor or pharmacist. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. If you take too much cough liquid Do not store above 25°C. by mistake, contact your doctor Do not use this medicine after the or pharmacist straight away. expiry date printed on the pack. Very large doses can cause sickness (nausea and vomiting). 6. What is in this medicine? 4. Possible side effects Each 15 ml dose of liquid Most people do not have any side contains the active ingredient: effects while taking this medicine. guaifenesin 200 mg. However, if you experience any side effects, or anything else The other ingredients are: water, unusual happens, stop taking glycerin, sorbitol (E420), sodium the medicine immediately, and cyclamate, sodium saccharin, see your doctor or pharmacist. carrageenan gum, potassium sorbate, flavourings and the Rare side effects are: colours ponceau 4R (E124) and • stomach ache and discomfort, caramel (E150). nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick). This product is available in a • allergic reactions such as pack size of 150 ml. skin rash. 7. Who makes this Reporting of side effects medicine? If you get any side effects, talk to ...... .... your doctor, pharmacist or T^ Marketing Authorisation nurse. This includes any possible alnd manufacturer is side effects not listed in this Wrafton Larborator^sLim^3d,| leaflet. You can also report side Braunton, Devon, EK33 2DL UK effeoto directly via the Yellow Text revised: June 2015. Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. PI 12063/0021 2751467 llllllllll | |