Galpseud Linctus

(pseudoephedrine hydrochloride)

Important information about Galpseud Linctus

•    This medicine relieves congestion in the nose, sinus and upper chest.

•    It can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 6 years.

•    Follow the dosage instructions carefully. Children of different ages need different amounts. See section 3.

Do not give____

•    To children under 6 years.

•    To anyone who is allergic to the ingredients. See section 6.

•    With other nasal decongestants including sprays.

Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

1. What the medicine is for

Galpseud Linctus is an oral solution for the relief of nose, sinus and upper chest congestion. It contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, a decongestant, which works to restrict blood vessels, reduces swelling and production of mucous and so relieves congestion.

2. Before you use this medicine

Do not use the medicine if you or your child have....

•    An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.

•    Taken medicine for depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors/MAOIs) within the last two weeks.

•    Severe kidney problems.

•    Heart disease.

•    Circulation problems.

•    High blood pressure.

•    Diabetes.

•    An overactive thyroid gland.

•    Glaucoma (raised pressure inside the eyeball).

•    Taken other nasal decongestants including sprays.

•    Taken beta-blockers.

•    Phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour of the adrenal glands).

•    Or you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

•    Do not give to children under 6 years.

A Talk to your doctor if you or your child have..

• Bladder problems.

• Prostate problems.

• Mild kidney problems.

• Severe liver disease.

A Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child are taking..

• Medicines to reduce your appetite.

• Medicines which stimulate the nervous system, eg. amphetamines (used to treat Narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

•    Medicines which lower your blood pressure.

•    Medicines for mental illness.

•    Antidepressants including moclobemide.

•    Beta-blockers for a heart condition.

•    Cardiac glycosides (eg. digoxin, digitoxin).

•    Rasagiline or Selegiline for Parkinson's disease.

•    Ergotamine or methysergide for migraine relief.

•    Aproclonidine for glaucoma.

•    Quinidine for irregular heartbeat.

•    Kaolin and aluminium hydroxide (antacids).

•    The antibiotic Furazolidone.

•    If you go into hospital, tell the doctor you are using Galpseud Linctus as it may affect some hospital medicines and anaesthetics.

A Pregnant or breastfeeding..

Galpseud Linctus should not be used in pregnancy or when breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

A Important information about some of the ingredients

• This medicine contains 1.9 vol% ethanol (alcohol), i.e up to 154mg per dose, equivalent to 4ml beer or 2ml of wine per dose. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high-risk groups such as people with liver disease and epilepsy.

• It contains parahydroxybenzoates, sunset yellow dye and amaranth dye which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

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