This is a cy Medicine item. We will ask you to complete a
questionnaire to ensure this is appropiate for you which our
cist will check. Superdrug Pholcodine Linctus BP is taken
to relieve unproductive s. Benefits Relieves irritating dry
s. Warnings or Restrictions Do not use if: you are ic
to any of the ingredients, you have difficulty breathing or have
chronic lung problems or an infection that produces lots of
phlegm in the chest. Do not use if: you are taking a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression or within 14 days of
stopping one. Do not take: with any other or cold medicine.
Do not use if: you are pregnant or -feeding unless on the
advice of a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if suffering from a
chronic or persistent , if you have asthma, suffering from
acute asthma attack, or where the is accompanied by
excessive secretions. Take special care if: your are elderly, you
suffer from liver or kidney disease. Check with your doctor or
cist if you are taking any other medicines, in particular
medicines which can make you drowsy including sedatives, strong
painkillers or medicines for epilepsy, antidepressants,
metoclopramide (to treat ness), neuromuscular blocking
agents, drugs for cardiac rhythm disorders, drugs to treat blood
pressure, including water s. Caution: This medicine may
cause drowsiness, if affected do not drive or operate machinery.
This medicinal product contains sucrose, ethanol, E123, E110 and
E219. See further warnings information. Product Specification
Active Ingredients: Pholcodine 5mg per 5ml. Full Ingredients
List: Pholcodine 5mg per 5ml, Sucrose, Ethanol, Chloroform,
Glycerol E422, Citric E330, Amaranth E123, Sunset Yellow
E110, Methylhydroxybenzoate E219, Quinoline Yellow E104 and
Purified Water. Size (200) Unit (ML) Product code: 592263
Recyclable Bottle - Glass widely recycled. Cap - Plastic check
local recycling. Carton - Card widely recycled. Product Uses
Liquid for oral use. Adults and children over 12 years: Take one
or two 5ml spoonfuls (5ml to 10ml). Children from 6-12 years:
Take half to one 5ml spoonful (2.5ml to 5ml). The above doses may
be taken up to four times in any 24 hours. Not to be used for
more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor. Medical
attention should be sought if the child's condition deteriorates
during . Do not give to children under 6 years. Do not
exceed the stated dose. Tips & Advice If you have been told by
your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact
your doctor before before using this medicinal product. Contains
8g of sucrose per 10ml. This should be taken into account in
patients with es mellitus. This medicinal product contains
6.6 vol% ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 526mg per 10ml, equivalent
to 13.3ml of or 5.5ml of wine per 10ml. Harmful for those
suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant
or -feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as
patients with liver disease or epliepsy. Contains E123 and E110 -
may cause ic reactions. Contains E219 - may cause ic
reactions (possibly delayed). The use of pholcodine with alcohol
or other medicines which cause drowsiness may increase side
effects and cause toxicity in relatively small doses. Side
effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, excitation, confusion,
sputum retention, vomiting, , and skin .
May cause hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis
(severe ic reaction). May cause slow or shallow breathing
if taken in large doses. If you notice these or any other side
effects, stop using the product and consult your doctor or
cist. You can also report side effects directly via the
Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting
side effects you can help provide more information on the safety
of this medicine.