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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Unfortunately, next day home delivery is unavailable for this product.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
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Boots Pharmaceuticals Dry Cough Syrup 6 Years+ is to relieve dry and tickly coughs. Dry coughs do not produce phlegm or mucus on the chest.
Suitable for
Adults and children 6 years and older.
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.
This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine until you are sure you are not affected. See the leaflet inside for more information.
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.
Use the measuring spoon provided (the small end measures 2.5 ml and the big end measures 5 ml).
Children of 6 to 12 years - Two 5 ml spoonfuls, 3 times a day.
Don't give more than six 5 ml spoonfuls in 24 hours.
Give this medicine to your child to swallow.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Hazards and Cautions
Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not give this medicine for more than 5 days, unless your child's doctor tells you to.
If your child's symptoms worsen at any time, talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If your child's symptoms do not go away, talk to your child's doctor.
Before you give this medicine:
Do not give:
- if your child is under 6 years
- if your child has liver or kidney failure
- if your child has difficulty breathing
- if your child has long-term lung problems or an infection which produces lots of phlegm on the chest
- if you are giving your child monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression), or have given them in the last 14 days
- if you are giving your child any other cough and cold medicines.
- If your child has a long term cough or asthma (do not give this medicine to your child if they are wheezing or if they are having an asthma attack).
- If your child has a cough which produces lots of phlegm.
This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or use machines while taking this medicine until you are sure you are not affected. See the leaflet inside for more information.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor
If your child has other liver or kidney problems. (See 'Do not give'.)
Keep all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Storage
Do not store above 30°C.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
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 breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Pholcodine.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Pholcodine.
Also contains: maltitol liquid (E965).
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