FLEMMI-PED COUGH SYRUP [SYRUP]

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FLEMMI-PED COUGH SYRUP [SYRUP]
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled
PROPRIETARY NAME 
(and dosage form):
FLEMMI-PED COUGH SYRUP [SYRUP]
COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL contains:
        
GUAIPHENESIN
        25 mg
        Alcohol 96%        5,0% v/v
PRESERVATIVES:
        Methyl hydroxybenzoate        0,09% m/v
        Propyl hydroxybenzoate        0,01% m/v
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 10.1 Antitussives and expectorants.
INDICATIONS:
For the alleviation of coughs in infants and children.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
INFANTS 6 MONTHS-2 YEARS:
        2,5 mL [Half a medicine measureful]
CHILDREN 2- 6 YEARS:
        5,0 mL [One medicine measureful]
CHILDREN 6-12 YEARS:
        10,0 mL [Two medicine measurefuls]
Every 4 hours when necessary.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Gastro-intestinal discomfort and drowsiness have been reported. Large doses cause nausea and vomiting.
Guaiphenesin may interfere with diagnostic measurements of urinary 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid or vanillylmandelic
acid.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Symptoms of overdosage are nausea and vomiting.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
IDENTIFICATION:
An orange coloured syrup with an orange flavour and odour.
PRESENTATION:
Glass bottle of 100 mL.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25 °C in a cool place.
KEEP OUT OF THE RE
                                
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