Paxeladine 0.2% - Dry & Irritating Coughs - Oxeladine Citrate - 100 ml Syrup

Description

This medication is indicated for relieving dry coughs and irritating coughs in adults and children over 30 months of age and weighing more than 15 kg.

Directions for use

If ineffective, do not increase the dose beyond what is recommended, do not take another cough suppressant at the same time, but consult your doctor. PAXELADINE should be administered orally and should be used in adults and children over 30 months of age and weighing more than 15 kg. Use the 2.5 ml and 5 ml double-measuring spoon or the 2.5 ml and 5 ml graduated measuring cup provided with this syrup.

Children weighing 15 to 20 kg (30 months to 6 years): 1 dose of 2.5 ml per administration, to be repeated after 4 hours if necessary, without exceeding 3 or 4 doses per day depending on weight. Children weighing 20 to 30 kg (6 to 10 years old): 1 dose of 5 ml per administration, to be repeated after 4 hours if needed, without exceeding 2 to 3 doses per day depending on weight.

Children weighing 30 to 50 kg (10 to 15 years old): 1 dose of 5 ml per administration, to be repeated after 4 hours if needed, without exceeding 3 to 5 doses per day depending on weight.

Adults: 1 dose of 5 ml per administration, to be repeated after 4 hours if needed, without exceeding 5 doses per day.

This medication has been prescribed specifically for you in a particular situation. It may not be suitable for another case. Do not recommend it to anyone else.

Precautions for use

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The use of this medication should generally be avoided during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.

Composition

• The active ingredient is: Oxeladine citrate................................................................................................................... 0.2 g per 100 ml of syrup.

A 2.5 ml dose contains 5 mg of oxeladine citrate. A 5 ml dose contains 10 mg of oxeladine citrate.