Riaxine Syrup 100 ml

Description

RIAXINE contains a medicine called Bromhexine Hydrochloride. This belongs to a group of medicines called mucolytic agents. RIAXINE helps you to breathe more easily when you have breathing problems such as bronchitis or sinusitis. It works by making your mucus thinner so that you can get rid of it more easily. How to use Take this medicine only by mouth To make sure you use the right amount, use the measuring cup provided to measure your dose If you prefer, you can ask your pharmacist for a 5 ml plastic spoon to use instead Remove the measuring cup from the bottle cap before use Fill the measuring cup up to the 5 ml line Rinse the measuring cup with water after use How much to take Children between 2 and 5 years The usual dose is 5 ml two times a day Children between 5 and 12 years The usual dose is 5 ml four times a day Adults The usual dose starts from 10 ml three times a day However, you could be asked to take up to 15 ml four times a day. Your doctor will tell you exactly how much you need to take Warnings and precautions Do not take RIAXINE if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bromhexine or any of the other ingredientsof RIAXINE You are pregnant, likely to get pregnant or are breast-feeding Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Take special care with RIAXINE Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if: You have or have ever had a stomach ulcer If this applies to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist beforetaking RIAXINE. If you develop skin lesions such as severe blistering or peeling of your skin, mouth, eyes and genitals POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS) after having flu-like symptoms e.g. fever, aching body, blocked or runny nose, cough and sore throat, you should discontinue RIAXINE and contact your doctor straight away. Side Effects The following side effects may happen with this medicine: Stop taking RIAXINE and see a doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment: Serious allergic reactions that may cause swelling of face or throat, wheezing or sudden difficulties in breathing Skin lesions such as severe blistering or peeling of your skin, mouth, eyes and genitals If you notice any of the above, stop taking RIAXINE and see a doctor straight away. Other side effects Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) Pain in the upper part of your abdomen Diarrhoea Storage Information Store below 30 ºC. Protect from light. Keep tightly closed. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because RIAXINE can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some other medicines can affect the way RIAXINE works. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any: Antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin or oxytetracycline Ingredients Each 5 ml of your medicine contains 4 mg of the active substance Bromhexine Hydrochloride BP.