Boots Nirolex Chesty Cough & Congestion Relief Linctus

Boots Nirolex Chesty Cough & Congestion Relief Linctus (Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)

Non drowsy

Relieves chesty coughs

Clears nasal congestion

120 ml e

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What this medicine is for

This medicine contains Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride, which act to relieve coughs and blocked noses.

It can be used to relieve the symptoms of chesty coughs, catarrh and blocked noses, without causing drowsiness.

Before you take this medicine

Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients


• If you have heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure (including that due to a tumour near your kidney), glaucoma


• If you have severe kidney problems, diabetes, an overactive thyroid


• If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them in the last 14 days


• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)


• If you are a man with prostate problems


• If you are pregnant

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you have other kidney problems (see above)


• If you take other medicines
  
  
  • tricyclic antidepressants
  
  
  • digoxin (for heart problems)
  
  
  • medicines for high blood pressure
  
  
  • other decongestants
  
  
  • appetite suppressants or stimulants
  
  



• If you are breastfeeding

Information about some of the ingredients:

The colour carmoisine (E122) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.

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 5ml spoonfuls 4 times a day.

Children of 6 to 11 years

Take one 5ml spoonful 3 times a day.

This medicine should be swallowed.

Do not give to children under 6 years.

Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

If you take too much: Talk to doctor straight away.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:

• Feeling sick, being sick, stomach discomfort


• Headache


• Irritability, restlessness, confusion, shaking, difficulty sleeping, dizziness


• Fast heart beat, heart rhythm problems, palpitations, high blood pressure


• Difficulty in passing urine


• Skin rashes

If any side effect becomes severe, or 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 end flap of the carton.

Active ingredients

Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100 mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg.

Also contains: purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), citric acid, sodium citrate, hyetellose, potassium sorbate (E202), acesulfame potassium, carmoisine (E122), patent V (E131), flavours (strawberry, blackcurrant, menthol, cream).

PL 00014/0555 [P]

Text prepared 11/07

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

England

NG2 3AA

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Product name: Boots Nirolex Chesty Cough & Congestion Relief Linctus

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