CARE CHESTY COUGH is a brand name for Guaifenesin. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: To loosen stubborn mucus and clear chesty coughs.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
For oral use. Adults, the Elderly and Children 12 years and over: 3 x 5ml spoonfuls The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 6 hours. Not more than 3 doses should be taken in any 24 hours. Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.
3). Do not take with any other cough and cold medicine.
Adverse reactions are listed below by system organ class and frequency.
Frequencies are defined as:
Very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to<1/1000) and very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) Immune system disorders Unknown: hypersensitivity reactions Gastrointestinal disorders Unknown: Abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for ‘MHRA Yellow Card’ in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Ingredients with specified warnings This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. 4g sorbitol in each 15ml dose.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. 1mg propylene glycol in each 15ml dose. Contains Ponceau 4R E124 which may cause allergic reactions.
Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients - Porphyria. Not to be used in children under the age of 12 years.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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