Tripofed Expectorant Syrup 100 ml

Description

Tripofed Expectorant Syrup is a medicine which is used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu including runny nose, watery eyes, nasal congestion, blocked sinuses and a chesty cough. The liquid contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, which is a decongestant that relieves nasal and sinus congestion, triprolidine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine that helps stop sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes and guaifenesin, which is an expectorant that helps to loosen the mucus in your throat and chest. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 12 years and over. How to use For oral use only. Do not use more than the stated dose shown in the table. Children under 12 years old Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years old. Adults and children aged 12 years and over 2 spoonful (10 ml) every 4 - 6 hours, up to 4 times a day Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If symptoms persist talk to your doctor. Warnings and precautions Do not use this medicine If you have very high blood pressure or severe heart disease. If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients or acrivastine (used to treat allergies and hay fever). If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). If you are taking any other cough and cold medicine. For children under 12 years old. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist If you have liver or kidney problems. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease. If you have diabetes. If you have had a cough for a few weeks, or a cough which brings up any blood or a lot of mucus that may be caused by asthma or other serious breathing difficulties. If you are taking alcohol. If you have an overactive thyroid gland. If you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). If you have prostate problems (difficulty with passing water or needing to pass water often). Severe skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) may occur with pseudoephedrine-containing products. This acute pustular eruption may occur within the first 2 days of treatment, with fever, and numerous, small, mostly non follicular pustules arising on a widespread oedematous erythema and mainly localized on the skin folds, trunk, and upper extremities. Patients should be carefully monitored. If signs and symptoms such as pyrexia, erythema, or many small pustules are observed, administration of Tripofed Expectorant should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken if needed. Side Effects If you experience any of the following, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor: A few people have had hallucinations, but this is rare. Occasionally people get skin rashes that are sometimes itchy. A few people may find their heartbeat increased. A few men, especially those with prostate problems, may have trouble passing water. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Severe skin reactions, including acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) (Frequency unknown). Other effects which may occur include: Restlessness, having trouble getting to sleep or bad dreams. Drowsiness. Dry mouth, nose or throat. Storage Information Store below 30° C. Protect from light. Use within 2 months after opening. Drug Interactions If you are taking any other medicines, including: Sedatives (drugs used to treat anxiety and tension). Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure such as guanethidine, methyldopa, alpha and beta blockers, debrisoquine, bretylium and betanidine). Sympathomimetic drugs (stimulants or appetite suppressants and drugs used to treat congestion and asthma). Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat mood disorders). Ingredients The active ingredients are: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg, Triprolidine hydrochloride 1.25 mg and Guaifenesin 100 mg in each 5 ml spoonful. The excipients: Sucrose, Sodium benzoate, Saccharine sodium, Methyl Paraben, Glycerol, Cherry flavour, Banana flavour, FD&C Yellow No. 6 (Sunset yellow) and purified water. Specifications Tripofed Expectorant Syrup is a clear orange solution with cherry and banana flavour.