METATONE

Adults and children 12 years and over:

Oral. One or two 5 ml spoonfuls, preferably diluted, two or three times daily before meals.

Maximum daily dose: 30 ml Children aged 6 years and over:

Oral. One 5 ml spoonful, preferably diluted, two or three times daily before meals.

Maximum daily dose: 15 ml Children under 6 years:

Metatone is not suitable for administration to children under six years of age, except under the advice of a physician.

The Elderly:

Normal adult dosage is appropriate.

Immune system disorders:

Hypersensitivity (including allergic skin reactions) Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation General disorders and administration site conditions: Malaise Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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When diluted with water this product should be used within 14 days. Metatone contains amaranth (E123) which may cause allergic reactions. e. up to 438 mg per 5ml dose, equivalent to11 ml beer or 5 ml wine per dose. 02 mg/100 ml. The alcohol in this preparation is likely to affect children, with effects including feeling sleepy, changes in behaviour, affected ability to concentrate or take part in physical activities.

The amount of alcohol in this medicine can affect the ability to drive or use machines. Ethanol content should be taken into account in patients with epilepsy, liver problems, addiction to alcohol, who are breast-feeding or pregnant.

The amount of alcohol in this medicine may alter the effects of other medicines. g. propylene glycol or ethanol may lead to accumulation of ethanol and induce adverse effects, in particular in young children with low or immature metabolic capacity.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 10ml, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. Sucrose and Glucose - Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

455g of glucose per 5ml dose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus and chronic use may be harmful to the teeth.

Metatone is contra-indicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product or any of it's components.