Exylin-Paediatric Syrup 100 ml

Description

Exylin paediatric is a medicine used to relieve the symptoms of cough and congestion. It is also indicated in the management of allergic symptoms due to hay fever and other allergies. The liquid 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. This medication should not be used for the treatment of cough and cold symptoms in children under 6 years of age. How to use For oral use only. Children under 6 years Do not give to children under 6 years old. Children 6 – 12 years Two 5 ml spoonfuls 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. Warnings and precautions Do not give your child this medicine… If s/he has ever had a hypersensitivity to this product or any of the ingredients. If he suffers from prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). If s/he suffers from or has had closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). If s/he is taking, or has taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). If s/he is taking any other cough and cold medicine. If s/he is aged under 6 years old. If any of these apply, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist… If your child suffers from liver or kidney problems. If your child has difficulty passing water (urinary retention). If your child 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). If your child is taking any other medicines containing codeine (sometimes used as a pain killer). If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars. WARNINGS · Do not use Exylin Pediatric with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin. · Do not use Exylin Pediatric to make a child sleepy. · Ask a doctor before using Exylin Pediatric if the child has: - A breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis. - Glaucoma. - A sodium-restricted diet. Special warnings about this medicine This product can make some people feel drowsy, dizzy or have blurred vision. Make sure that your child is not affected if he or she is going to do anything where they need to be alert. Be especially careful if the child is taking another medicine which may also cause drowsiness. If an older child or adult is taking the medicine remember that this product may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are affected. 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 Do not store above 30ºC. This medicine will be expired after 30 days from the first opening. Drug Interactions If your child 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). Ingredients The active ingredients in 5 ml of Exylin paediatric are: 7 mg Diphenhydramine hydrochloride and 0.55 mg menthol.