Boots Catarrh Cough Syrup
(Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)
120 ml e
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
- This medicine is for minor conditions
What this medicine is for
An expectorant and decongestant to relieve the symptoms of catarrh, chesty coughs and a blocked nose.
For children, simple treatments should be tried first before you give this medicine. Further information on "Treating coughs and colds in children" is provided at the end of this leaflet.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 6 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you are allergic to other decongestants
If you have severe kidney problems
If you have heart or blood vessel disease, including poor circulation in your hands and feet
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumour near your kidney)
If you have diabetes
If you have an overactive thyroid
If you have raised pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
If you are taking any of these medicines:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or moclobemide (for depression), or have taken them in the last 14 days
- Medicines called beta-blockers (normally for heart problems)
- Other decongestants
- Other medicines to stop you coughing
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains maltitol)
If you are a man with prostate problems
If you are pregnant
Talk to your doctor:
- If you have a long-term cough or asthma (do not take if you are wheezing or if you are having an asthma attack)
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have other kidney problems (see "Do not take")
- If you also have a fever, rash or constant headache
- If you are taking any of these medicines:
- Medicines to treat high blood pressure or for heart problems (e.g. digoxin or quinidine)
- Medicines which may cause a dry mouth (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants), or to reduce your appetite or stimulant medicines
- Ergot alkaloids (for migraine)
- Oxytocin (to induce labour and stop excessive bleeding after the birth)
- If you are 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.
This medicine contains maltitol liquid, which may have a mild laxative effect. Each 5 ml spoonful contains 1.3 g maltitol. This provides 3 kcal per 5 ml spoonful.
How to take this medicine
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.
Adults and children of 12 years and over
Take two 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times a day
Children of 6 to 11 years
Take one 5 ml spoonful 3 times a day
This medicine should be swallowed.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
Do not give to a child for more than 5 days, unless their doctor tells you to.
If a child's symptoms worsen at any time, talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If a cough lasts for more than 5 days, or comes back, stop taking this medicine and talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too much: Talk to a doctor straight away.
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 (severe allergic reactions)
If you get any of these side effects, stop taking the medicine:
- Hallucinations
- Restlessness
- Sleep disturbances
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Other allergic reactions such as skin rash
- Feeling sick, being sick, stomach discomfort, dry mouth, loss of appetite
- Anxiety, feelings of paranoia, irritability, feeling excited, difficulty sleeping, tremors, headache
- Fast, slow or irregular heart beat, palpitations
- High blood pressure, reduced circulation to the fingers and toes
- Difficulty in passing urine
If any side effect becomes severe, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Use by the date on the label edge. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100 mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg
Also contains: glycerol (E422), purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate, hyetellose, acesulfame potassium (E950), potassium sorbate (E202), flavours (menthol, smoke, lemon oil).
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder
PL 00014/0604
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Leaflet prepared 8/09
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Treating coughs and colds in children
It's normal for children to get 8 or more colds in a year, however gradually they build up immunity and get fewer colds. Most colds will get better within a few days and you may not need to do more than keep your child comfortable until they get over it. Antibiotics will not help to treat a cold as they are caused by viruses and not bacteria.
Follow these simple steps, which may help your child overcome their cough or cold.
1. If your child is hot or has a fever:
Increase the amount of fluid your child normally drinks. Lower their temperature with a Paracetamol or Ibuprofen medicine, which is suitable for children. (Paracetamol is not suitable for children under 2 months. Ibuprofen is not suitable for children under 3 months).
Your pharmacist will be able to help you find a suitable product if in doubt.
2. For coughs:
Although it may be distressing to hear your child cough, the coughing itself serves an important purpose. It helps to clear phlegm on the chest or mucus from the nose. Give your child plenty of lukewarm clear fluids to drink, which may help loosen the phlegm and relax the airways.
3. To help with breathing:
Plain saline nose drops, available from your pharmacy, can help babies with blocked noses who are having trouble feeding.
BTC48407 vF 02/09/09
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