Paxidorm Syrup
Histergan Syrup
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Please read this leaflet carefully before taking this syrup.
Each 5ml syrup contains: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride BP 10mg as the active ingredient.
The syrup also contains Purified Water. Sucrose, Saccharin Sodium, Propylene Glycol, Glycerol, Methyl-. Ethyl-, Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (E218,. E214, E216), Butyl Hydroxybenzoate, Flavouring, Colouring (Caramel El50).
Each pack contains 150ml.
Histergan Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines which have a sedative action.
Manufactured by Pharmasol Ltd
Walworth Industrial Estate, North Way, Andover, Hampshire SP10 5AZ, UK
For the Product Licence holder:
Norma Chemicals Ltd
51-53 Stert Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
OX14 3JF, United Kingdom
Product Licence number: PL 00386/5001R
What is it for?
Histergan Syrup is used for the treatment of allergic conditions such as hay fever, stings and rashes.
Check before you take this product
Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding. Do not take if you are allergic to Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride or any of the ingredients or have porphyria.
This product contains glycerol. which can cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea. Each 5ml dose supplies up to 1.66g of sucrose and is unsuitable for people with metabolic disorders such as hereditary fructose intolerance. E214. E216 and E218 can cause skin reactions characterised by small, pale or reddened patches.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver problems, epilepsy, prostate problems or glaucoma (especially if you are elderly).
Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other antihistamines. Sedative drugs such as barbiturates, antianxiety agents or a medicine called Betahistine.
How to take Histergan Syrup
Check that the cap seal is not broken before first use.
Adults and children over 12 years,
Two 5ml spoonfuls 3 or 4 times per day.
Children 6 to 12 years,
One 5ml spoonful 3 times per day.
Children 1 to 5 years,
Half to One 5ml spoonful 3 times per day.
Children under 1 year,
Half a 5ml spoonful 3 times per day.
If you take too much, seek emergency medical advice immediately. Take your medicine with you.
Does this medicine have any side effects?
This medicine may cause low blood pressure, rashes, headache, digestive system disturbances, heightened sensitivity to light, blurred vision, palpitations, changed heart rhythms, impaired co-ordination, depression, sleep disturbances, tremor, convulsions, sweating, muscle pains, disordered sensations such as pins & needles, blood disturbances, liver disturbances, hair loss, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, nausea, allergic and hypersensitivity reactions, difficulty in passing urine and rarely bruising.
If concerned or if anything else unusual happens, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton.
Keep in the original pack Store between 4°C and 25°C.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDRE, PREFERABLY IN A LOCKED CUPBOARD.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask a pharmacist or doctor.
They can obtain additional information about this medicine if necessary.
Leaflet Prepared 2 April 2011
WARNING
This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
Avoid alcoholic drink.
If in doubt, talk to your pharmacist or doctor