11111111111 Dry Cough Syrup - LloydsPharmacy

Dry Cough Syrup
Dextromethorphan
Patient Information Leaflet
Read all of this leaflet carefully Please see your doctor or
before you take this medicine
because it contains important
pharmacist before taking this
medicine if you:
Information you need to know. • have an intolerance to some
This medicine is available without sugars.
prescription, however, you still Information about some of the
need to use this product carefully ingredients in this medicine:
to get the best results from it. Contains sorbitol (E420). If you
Keep this leatiet as you may need have been told by your doctor that
to read it again. Ask your you have an intolerance to some
pharmacist if you need more sugars, contact your doctor before
information or advice.
taking this medicinal product.
1. What is this medicine Contains alcohol (ethanoQ. This
and what is it used for? medicinal product contains small
This medicine contains: amounts of ethanol (alcohoQ, less
• dextromethorphan which is a than 100 mg per 15 ml dose.
cough suppressant
This cough syrup is used to
soothe and control dry coughs.
3. How to take this
medicine
Shake the bottle well before use.
2. Is this medicine
suitable for you?
Measure the syrup using the
dosing cup provided.
Do not take this medicine if you: Adults, the elderly and children
• are allergic to dextrornethorphan over 12 years: 15 ml.
or any of the other ingredients Children 6 -12 years: 7.5 ml.
• suffer from serious breathing
(respiratory) problems or are at
risk of developing them
• are taking antidepressant drugs
called monoamine oxidase
inhibitors (MAOI's) (e.g.
phenelzine and isocarboxazid)
Do not take more than 3 doses in
a 24 hour period. Each dose
should be taken as required but,
do not repeat the dose more
frequently than every 6 hours.
Do not give to children under 6
• are in the first 3 months of your years of age, unless a doctor
pregnancy, unless your doctor has told you to.
has told you to.
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