Land: Verenigd Koninkrijk
Taal: Engels
Bron: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride; Ammonium chloride
Numark Ltd
n/a
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride; Ammonium chloride
2.8mg/1ml ; 26mg/1ml
Oral solution
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 03090200; GTIN: 5010441010877
CHESTY COUGH EXPECTORANT DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE Oral solution for soothing, effective relief from chesty coughs 200 ml ℮ CHESTY COUGH EXPECTORANT DOSAGE: ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS: Take one or two 5ml spoonfuls (5ml to 10ml) every two or three hours. CHILDREN FROM 6 TO 12 YEARS: Take one 5ml spoonful every three or four hours. Not to be used on children for more than five days without the advice of a doctor. Medical attention should be sought if the child’s condition deteriorates during treatment. DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you accidentally take too much contact your nearest hospital. SIDE EFFECTS: CAUTION: THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, IF AFFECTED, DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY. AVOID ALCOHOLIC DRINK. All medicines can have side effects although they don't affect everyone. • Allergic reactions including swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. • Skin rashes or unexplained bruising. • Irregular heartbeat. • Difficulty passing urine. If you notice these or any other side effects, stop using the product and consult your doctor or pharmacist. COMMON SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness (usually diminishes within a few days), excitation, headache, movement (coordination) disorder, urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, stomach upset, thickened chest mucous. RARE SIDE EFFECTS: Low blood pressure, involuntary muscle spasm, dizziness, confusion, depression, sleep disturbances, tremor, fits, palpitation, irregular heartbeat, allergy reactions, blood disorders and liver dysfunction. REPORTING OF SIDE EFFECTS: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on the carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this me Lees het volledige document
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Numark Chesty Cough Expectorant Asda Strong Expectorant Cough Liquid Tesco Health Dual Action Chesty Cough Relief Oral Solution Bells Healthcare Dual Action Chesty Cough Oral Solution Lloyds Pharmacy Dual Relief Chesty Cough Oral Solution Well Pharmaceuticals Dual Action Chesty Cough Oral Solution 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each 5ml contains Diphenhydramine hydrochloride BP 14 mg Ammonium chloride BP 130 mg Each 5ml of solution contains Sucrose 3.9g Each 5ml of solution contains 3.6% vol% Ethanol (alcohol) For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Oral solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For the symptomatic relief from coughs due to upper respiratory tract infections. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Oral liquid Adults: 5 ml to 10 ml every two or three hours Children: 6 to 12 years: 5 ml every three or four hours Elderly as adults. This medicinal product is contraindicated in children under the age of 6 years (see section 4.3) Children of 6-12 years of age: not to be used for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor. Parents or carers should seek medical attention if the child’s condition deteriorates during treatment. Do not exceed the stated dose Keep out of the sight and reach of children 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ammonium chloride is contraindicated in the presence of impaired hepatic or renal function. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days of stopping treatment (see section 4.5) • Hypersensitivity to the active substances(s) or any of the excipients • Not to be used in children under the age of 6 years 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Do not exceed stated dose Use with caution in prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention, susceptibility to angle closure, hepatic disease. The product may cause drowsiness. This product should not be used to sedate a child. Ask a doctor before use if you suffer from a chronic or persistent cough, if you have asthma, suffering from a Lees het volledige document