Boots Pharmaceuticals Mucus Cough Relief - 150ml

Suitable for

Adults and children 12 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.

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Age: Adults and children of 12 years and over.
How much to take: Two 5ml spoonfuls
How often to take: Every four hours, up to 4 times a day.

This medicine should be swallowed.

Do not give to children under 12 years.
No more than four doses should be taken in any 24 hours.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 7 days. If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor

If you take more medicine than you should:
If you take too much of this medicine, consult your doctor or hospital immediately. Bring any remaining medicine with you to show the doctor.
Signs and symptoms that you have taken too much medicine are: nausea and vomiting.
Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine


• If you are taking any other medicines to stop you coughing

Talk to your doctor:

• If you have long term cough or asthma, (do not take this medicine if you are wheezing or if you are having an asthma attack)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Information about some of the ingredients:
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'. This medicine contains 1.8 g of liquid sugar (sucrose) per 5ml. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

This medicine contains glycerol which may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.

Hazards and Cautions

Before you take this medicine

Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine


• If you are taking any other medicines to stop you coughing


• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains Sucrose)

Talk to your doctor:

• If you have a long term cough or asthma (do not take this medicine if you are wheezing or if you are having an asthma attack)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Other important information:
This medicine may interfere with the results of some urine tests, if you are having any urine tests, tell the doctor or hospital staff that you are taking this medicine.

Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine. See a doctor at once:

• Difficulty in breathing


• Swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (serve allergic reactions)

If you get any of the following side effects, see your pharmacist or doctor:

• Other allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash, red itchy skin)


• Feeling sick, being sick, stomach discomfort

Reporting 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: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching 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 medicine.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children

Storage:

• Do not store above 25°C


• Do not refrigerate or freeze


• Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the label edge.

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

Each 5ml of oral solution contains guaifenesin 100mg.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Each 5ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100mg.

Also contains: Purified water, Liquid sugar (Sucrose), Glycerol (E422), Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Hyetellose, Potassium sorbate (E202), Acesulfame potassium, Flavours (Cream, Blackcurrant, Menthol)

Important information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 1.8g of Sucrose per 5 ml spoonful. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes.

Glycerol may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.