Dramylin Peadiatric Syrup 120 ml

Description

Dramylin Paediatric is a medicine used to relieve the symptoms of cough and congestion. It also helps relieve runny nose and sneezing associated with hayfever and other allergies. The syrup contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps relieve coughing and dry secretions in the nose and chest, and menthol which helps you breathe more easily by relieving congestion. The medicine is for use in children aged 6 to 12 years. How to use For oral use only. Do not use more than the stated dose shown below Children under 6 years Do not give to children under 6 years old. Children 6 – 12 years: Two 5 ml spoonful every 6 hours Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 5 days without the advice of a doctor. Do not use to sedate a child. If symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions Do not give your child this medicine if your child Has ever had a bad reaction to this product or any of the ingredients. Suffers from prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). Suffers from or has had closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Is taking, or has taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). Is taking any other cough and cold medicine Is aged less than 6 years old. If any of these apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If your child Suffers from liver or kidney problems. Has difficulty passing water (urinary retention). Has a persistent cough such as occurs with asthma, has asthma, is suffering from an asthma attack or a cough that produces a lot of mucus (phlegm). Side Effects If your child experiences any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate help: Allergic reactions including skin rashes (which may be severe and include blistering and peeling of the skin) and itching. Rarely people can experience fits. Rarely abnormal blood test results for liver function. If your child experiences any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor: Rarely people can have an irregular heartbeat or an increased awareness of the heartbeat (palpitations). Sleep disturbances. Other effects that may occur include: Commonly: drowsiness, including some difficulty performing tasks. Commonly: headache, upset stomach, difficulty in passing urine, stimulation, blurred vision, dry mouth, thickened mucus. Rarely: low blood pressure, tremor, shakiness, slurred speech, dizziness, confusion, depression. Rarely: blood disorders. Storage Information Store below 30° C. Use within 3 months after opening Drug Interactions Is taking any other medicines containing codeine (sometimes used as a pain killer). Is taking any other medicines, including: Antimuscarinic / anticholinergic drugs e.g.: Tricyclic antidepressants (drugs to treat mood disorders). Atropine (used to treat some eye conditions and occasionally bowel conditions). CNS depressants e.g.: Barbiturates (a kind of sleeping tablet). Minor tranquillisers (drugs used to relax muscles or decrease anxiety). Opioid analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain e.g. codeine, tramadol, morphine). Antipsychotics (drugs used to treat mood disorders). If you are not sure about any of the medicines your child is taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. Ingredients The active substances in each 5 ml are: Diphenhydramine HCl: 7.0 mg. Menthol: 0.55 mg.