SIMPLE LINCTUS is a brand name for Citric Acid. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For relief of the symptoms of coughs.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Oral.
Recommended Doses Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
One 5ml spoonful, repeated up to four times per day.
Children under 12 years:
Not recommended.
Tabulated list of adverse reaction(s) Adverse reactions frequency are defined using the following convention: Very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
System organ class (MedDRA) Frequency Adverse event Immune System Disorders Not known Hypersensitivity Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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4 Special Warnings and Special Precautions For Use Keep out of the reach of children. Not suitable for children under 12 years. This product contains 4g of sucrose per dose. To be taken into account in people with diabetes mellitus. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. 5mg sodium benzoate per 5ml dose.
3 Contra-Indications None Known.
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