Care + Pholcodine Sugar Free 5mg/5ml 200ml

For relief of unproductive dry cough. Action: Pholcodine is a cough suppressant. It reduces the desire to cough.

Read all the label before use. Directions: For oral administration. Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take 2 or 3x5ml spoonfuls of liquid, three or four times a day. Children 6-12 years: Take 1x 5ml spoonful as above. Children 2-5 years: Take ½ to 1 x 5ml spoonful as above. No more than 4 doses should be given in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 2 years old.

Also contains: Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330), Sodium Hydroxybenzoate (E215, E217, E219), Alcohol, Amaranth Dye (E123), Carmellose Sodium, Saccharin Sodium, Menthol, Condensed Milk Flavour, Aniseed Flavour, Glycerol (E422), Purified Water.

Active Ingredient per 5ml: Pholcodine 5.0mg.

Caution: Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not take with other cough and cold medicines. Consult a pharmacist or other healthcare professional before use in children under 6 years. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients, have liver failure, breathing difficulties, an asthma attack, or if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (for depression) in the last 14 days. Use with caution if you have kidney or liver disease or any long term breathing problems such as asthma or bronchitis. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store 25ºC. Further precautions: Do not use when pregnant or breast feeding except on the doctor's advice. This product contains 1.2 vol% ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 144mg per 15 ml dose, equivalent to 4ml of beer, or 2ml of wine. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. to be taken into account if you are on a controlled sodium diet. Contains sodium Hydroxybenzoate (E215, E217, E219) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Contains Amaranth (E123), which may cause allergic reactions. The product may cause drowsiness or dizziness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. If you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away. Do not use after the expiry date. Side effects: Some people may experience side effects which are: Constipation, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. If you notice any of these or other side effects stop using the product and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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