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TIXYLIX CHESTY COUGH is a brand name for Menthol. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the symptomatic relief of productive (chesty) coughs and sore throats.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Oral. Recommended doses Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: one or two 5ml spoonfuls. Children 5-12 years: one 5ml spoonful. Dosage schedule The dose to be taken every four hours if required.
Hypersensitivity reactions and gastrointestinal reactions have been reported with this product. Hypersensitivity reactions may include generalised urticaria and flushing, menthol may give rise to contact dermatitis. Liquorice may cause sodium and water retention, and hypokalaemia.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting of 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.
4. Special Warnings and Special Precautions for Use If symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor. Ingredients with known effects This medicine contains 293mg of alcohol (ethanol) per 5ml dose. The amount in 5ml of this medicine is equivalent to less than 8ml beer or 3ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medicine will not have any noticeable effects. 53g of sucrose per dose. This should be taken into account in patients 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 sodium parahydroxybenzoates (E215, E219) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
3 Contra-Indications Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Also contraindicated in patients with cardiac disorders.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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