FLUTEX COUGH MIXTURE BLACKCURRENT (SYRUP)

Country: South Africa

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Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

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FLUTEX COUGH MIXTURE BLACKCURRENT (SYRUP)
SCHEDULING STATUS:
S0
PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):
FLUTEX COUGH MIXTURE BLACKCURRENT (SYRUP)
COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL contains:
GUAIPHENESIN
100 mg
Sodium benzoate 0,1% m/v
SUGAR FREE
ALCOHOL FREE
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
A 10.1 Antitussives and expectorants
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Guaiphenesin is an expectorant that increases the volume and reduces the viscosity of tenacious sputum.
PHARMACOKINETICS:
Guaiphenesin is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract. It is metabolised and excreted in the urine.
INDICATIONS:
Alleviation of cough associated with viscous/tenacious phlegm.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- Pregnancy and Lactation.
- Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
- Porphyria.
WARNINGS
• Do not take for persistent cough such as that which occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema or where cough is
accompanied by excessive secretions except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
• A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than one week, tends to recur or
is accompanied by high fever, rash or persistent headache, consult a medical practitioner.
INTERACTIONS
Interferes with urine tests for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTION
                                
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