Do not give to babies under 3 months. This medicine is unlikely to cause side-effects unless your child is allergic to the ingredients. If your child experiences any side-effects or you are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Before giving the medicine to your child
This product is suitable for most people, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not give your child this medicine...
- If s/he is under 3 months old.
- If s/he is allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist...
- If your child has an intolerance to some sugars.
- Some of the ingredients can cause problems:
- This product contains maltitol. If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using this medicine. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes.
- Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3 kcal/g maltitol.
- This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
- This medicine contains 10 mg sodium benzoate (E211) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 2mg/ml.
- This medicine contains 18.24 mg propylene glycol (E1520) in each 5ml which is equivalent to 3.65mg/ml.
If anyone has taken too much
If anyone has taken too much of this product, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency Department (Casualty), taking this pack with you.
If you forget to give the medicine
If you forget a dose, give the next dose when needed. Do not give a double dose.
Reporting of side-effects
If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side-effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Storing this medicine
- Do not give this medicine after the expiry date shown on the bottle.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
- Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
- Retain carton for full instructions.