Tussophedrine

Active Ingredients

Each 5 ml of syrup contains:

• Potassium Guaiacolsulphonate    120 mg
• Sodium Benzoate                          20 mg
• Ephedrine HCl                                6 mg
• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide   5 mg

Indications

Therapeutic group:

Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant.

Potassium Guaiacolsulphonate is an expectorant.

Tussophedrinesyrup is intended to relieve cough.

Instructions

Method of administration:

With liquid medicines, you must use the measuring spoon, syringe or dropper designated for measuring the correct amount of medicine.

Do not use a household teaspoon to measure the amount of the medicine. Household teaspoons vary in their sizes and you may not get the correct amount of medicine. Rinse the measuring spoon after use.

The usual dosage is generally:

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

10 ml x 3 times a day and 10 ml in the evening before bedtime.

Children 6-12 years of age:

5 ml x 3 times a day, half an hour before meals.

Children from 1 year to 6 years of age:

Dosage will be determined according to the doctor’s instructions.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

This medicine is not intended for children and infants under 1 year of age.

Refer to a doctor if your condition does not improve or if the symptoms get worse within 7 days.

If you forgot to take the medicine at the required time, do not take a double dose. Take the next dose at the usual time and consult a doctor.

Use the preparation within 6 months after first opening it.

Warnings

Do not use Tussophedrine syrup if you are sensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient or to any of the other ingredients contained in the medicine.

Do not use this medicine during an asthma attack or respiratory depression.

Do not use Tussophedrine syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not use this medicineif you are currently taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (for depression) or you have stopped taking it within the last 14 days.

Do not use this medicine if you are taking a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, such as fluoxetine).

Do not use this medicineif you are suffering from problems with liver function.

Do not use Tussophedrine syrup in infants under 1 year of age.

Do not use this medicine often or for a prolonged period without consulting a doctor.

Do not use this medicine without consulting a doctor before commencing treatment:

• If you are suffering, or have suffered in thepast, from impaired function of: the respiratory system (such as asthma), the heart and/orblood vessels, the eyes (such as glaucoma), the kidney/urinary tract, the thyroid gland, the prostate.
• If you are suffering or have suffered in the past, from allergy (especially allergy to medicines), from diabetes.
• In case of prolonged cough caused by smokingor any problem involving the respiratory system, such as: asthma, emphysema, COPD(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), orcough accompanied by a lot of phlegm.

If you are taking, or have recently taken, other medicines, including non-prescription medicines and nutritional supplements, tell the doctor or pharmacist. Especially, inform the doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:

• Medicines that affect the central nervoussystem (such as: sedatives, hypnotics, medicines for Parkinson’s, epilepsy, allergy, surgical anesthetics and narcotic analgesics)
• Antidepressants of the monoamine oxidaseinhibitor or SSRI type
• Antihypertensive and heart medicines (such as beta blockers)
• Medicines for migraine
• Cold-treating medicines and/or medicines for allergy

Do not drink wine or alcoholic beverages during treatment with this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, do not use Tussophedrine syrup.

Using the medicine can impair alertness and/orvision. Therefore, you must exercise caution when driving a car, operating dangerous machinery, and during any activity that requires alertness. Children must be cautioned against riding abicycle or playing near the road and the like.

This medicine contains sugar and sodium.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.