Merocets 1.4mg Lozenges

Nchi: Ayalandi

Lugha: Kiingereza

Chanzo: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Viambatanisho vya kazi:

Cetylpyridinium chloride

Inapatikana kutoka:

Sanofi-Aventis Ireland Limited T/A SANOFI

ATC kanuni:

R02AA; R02AA06

INN (Jina la Kimataifa):

Cetylpyridinium chloride

Kipimo:

1.4 milligram(s)

Dawa fomu:

Lozenge

Dawa ya aina:

Product not subject to medical prescription

Eneo la matibabu:

Antiseptics; cetylpyridinium

Idhini hali ya:

Not marketed

Idhini ya tarehe:

1988-07-25

Taarifa za kipeperushi

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
MEROCETS 1.4MG LOZENGES
_Cetylpyridinium chloride _
IS THIS LEAFLET HARD TO SEE OR READ? PHONE [phone] FOR HELP
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you starting taking this
medicine.
because it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as
your doctor
or pharmacist or nurse has told you.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
•
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or
nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
See
section 4.
•
You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel
worse
after three days.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Merocets are and what they are used used for
2.
What you need to know before you take Merocets
3.
How to take Merocets
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Merocets
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT MEROCETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
These lozenges are used for the symptomatic relief of sore throats and
other
symptoms associated with minor irritations of the mouth and throat.
Cetylpyridinium chloride has antiseptic properties.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE MEROCETS
DO NOT TAKE MEROCETS AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR
•
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product. See
section
6.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
TAKE SPECIAL CARE AND CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
•
If you develop a fever or your sore throat worsens or persists for
more
than three days consult your doctor.
•
If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, take into account the
carbohydrate
content.
TAKING OTHER MEDICINES
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have
recently taken
any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a
prescription,
including herbal medicines. This is because Merocets can affect the
way
some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the
way
Merocets wor

Tabia za bidhaa

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Merocets 1.4mg Lozenges
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each lozenge contains: Cetylpyridinium chloride 1.4mg.
Excipients: Also contains sucrose 1139.2mg, glucose liquid 1314.5mg
and sunset yellow (E110) 0.0036mg.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Lozenge
Round, yellow, plain, convex lozenges.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
As an antiseptic for the symptomatic relief of sore throat. Also
indicated for the minor irritations of the mouth and
throat.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For oral administration
ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS:
One lozenge every 3 hours. Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in the
mouth.
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS: not recommended
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride or
to any other excipients in this product listed in
section 6.1.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Consult your doctor in case of severe irritation of your throat with
high fever or if symptoms persist for more than 3
days.
Advice for diabetic patients:
Take into account the carbohydrate content.
Merocets contains sucrose and glucose. Patients with rare hereditary
problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-
galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not
take this medicine.
Sunset yellow (E110) may cause allergic reactions.
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