Bells Healthcare Dual Action Chesty Cough Oral Solution - 200ml

£3.99
200 ML | £2.00 per 100ML
5242703

Soothes and relieves irritating chesty coughs
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Suitable for:

Adults and children 6 years and over  

Active ingredients:

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride 

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Bell's healthcare Dual Action Chesty Cough Oral Solution is taken to relieve symptoms of irritating Chesty Cough associated with upper chest infections. 

Suitable for

Adults and children 6 years and over  

 

Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

 

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

 

Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: Take one or two 5ml spoonfuls (5ml to 10ml) every two or three hours. 
Children from 6-12 years: Take one 5ml spoonful every three to 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. 

Hazards and Cautions

Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

If you accidentally take too much contact your nearest hospital. 

Do not use:
  • If you are allergic to Diphenhydramine or any of the other ingredients of Bell's Healthcare Dual Action Chesty Cough.
  • If you are breast-feeding or if you have liver or kidney problems. 
  • If you are taking medicines for depression such as Tranylcypromine, Phenelzine or Isocarboxazid or within 14 days of stopping taking these medicines. 

Do not take if you are pregnant. 

Talk to your doctor before use:

  • If you are suffering from a chronic or persistent cough, if you have asthma, suffering from acute asthma attack or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions.
  • If you are suffering from an enlarged prostate, urinary retention, angle closure (glaucoma), liver disease.

  • If you have been told by a doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product (contains Glucose, Sucrose and Sorbitol).


Do not use to sedate a child.

CAUTION: This medicine may cause drowsiness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. 

Side effects

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 diminish within a few days), excitation headache, movement (coordination) disorder, urinary retention dry mouth, blurred vision, stomach upset, thickened chest mucus. 

Rare side-effects: Low blood pressure, involuntary muscle spasm, dizziness, confusion, depression, sleep disturbances, tremor, fits, palpitation, irregular heartbeats, 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 this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 

Interaction with other medicines:
  • There is an increased risk of side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, or difficulty passing urine if this medicine is taken with: parkinsons medicines eg Proclicidine, Orphenadrine, Trihexiphenidyl; antipsychotics eg Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Thioridazine; antispasmodics eg Atrophine, Propantheline; tricyclic antidepressants eg Amytriptyline, Clomipramine. 
  • There is an increased risk of drowsiness if this medicine is taken with any of the following: alcohol, antipsychotics eg Chlorpromazine; barbituates eg Phenobarbital; anxiety medicines eg Diazepam, Temazepam; sleeping tablets eg Zopiclone; strong painkillers eg Morphine, Codeine.

Further warnings
 
  • Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. This medicinal product contains 7.2 vol% Ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 568mg per 10ml dose, equivalent to 14.1ml of beer or 6ml of wine per 10ml dose. 
  • To be taken into account by patients on a controlled Sodium diet. This medicinal product contains 33mg Sodium per 10ml dose. 
  • May cause allergic reactions (Possibly delayed); contains Amaranth (E123) and Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E218).
  • Contains 7.8g of Sucrose per 10ml dose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. 

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children

Storage
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. 


Precautions


This is a medicine; 

  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
  • Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies

Active ingredients

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride 

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 14mg per 5ml, Ammonium Chloride 130mg per 5ml.

Also contains: Sodium Citrate E331, Levomenthol, Saccharin Sodium E954, Glucose, Sucrose, Sorbitol E420, Citric Acid E330, Ethanol, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate E218, Cherry Flavour, Caramel E150c, Amaranth E123 and Purified Water. 

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