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Pholcodine Linctus

Soothes dry or irritating coughs

IMPORTANT: Peel this label at corner and read BEFORE use. Do not tear off, re-fix for future use.

jFor symptomatic relief of dry or irritating

coughs*

Take the solution by mouth.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take 1 or 2 x 5ml spoonfuls.

Repeat after 4 hours if required, but not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.

Do not give to children under 12 years old. Do not take with other cough and cold medicines.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Peel where shown for further precautions.

Active ingredient per 5ml:

pholcodine 5mg.

Also contains amongst other ingredients: ethanol, colours (E104, E110, E123), sucrose 4g per 5ml, alcohol 6.6 vol%.

Peel where shown for full list of ingredients.

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Manufactured by the licence holder L.C.M. Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK for Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield,

HD7 5QH, UK.

PL 12965/0030    23740813

200ml 6 E laH

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This medicine contains pholcodine, which reduces the desire to cough.

1. Before you use this medicine

Do not use the medicine if you have....

•    An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 3.

•    Liver disease.

•    Shallow breath or breathing difficulties.

•    Chest problems or chest infections for a long time.

•    An asthma attack.

•    Taken MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)

for depression within the last two weeks.

•    Or in children under 12 years old.

ATalk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have..

•    Kidney or liver problems.

•    A history of asthma or other breathing problems including bronchitis.

•    A persistent cough or one that produces phlegm.

ATalk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking..

•    Medicine for high blood pressure, e.g. ACE inhibitors, beta blockers.

•    Diuretics, which help remove water from the body, e.g. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide.

•    Medicines used to treat sleeplessness, anxiety and schizophrenia.

•    Alcohol or tranquillisers.

•    Pain killers, e.g. morphine.

•    Or are having surgery, as muscle relaxants used may react with this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding..

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Pholcodine Linctus should not be used in pregnancy unless the doctor has told you to do so.

Driving and using machines..

This medicine may cause drowsiness. If you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.

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A Important ingredient information

•    This medicine contains 6.6 vol% ethanol, i.e. up to 520mg per 10ml dose, equivalent to 13ml of beer or 6ml of wine. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and high risk groups such as patients with liver disease or epilepsy.

•    It also contains 4g of sucrose per 5ml. To be taken into account in people with diabetes. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

•    It contains amaranth (E123) and sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.

2. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Pholcodine Linctus can have side

effects, although these don’t affect everyone.

Important side effects: If you think you have any of

the following side effects, stop using this medicine

immediately and see a doctor as soon as possible.

•    Allergic reactions which cause difficulty in breathing, fever, swelling of the mouth, lips or skin, severe rashes and itching.

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Other possible side effects are: • Feeling or being sick • Constipation • Dizziness • Drowsiness • Feeling excited or confused • Rash • Failure to cough up phlegm.

If you notice these or any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

3. Further information

If you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.

•    Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

•    Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.

The active ingredient per 5ml is: pholcodine 5mg. The other ingredients are: citric acid (E330), ethanol, quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110), amaranth (E123), sodium benzoate (E211), sucrose and purified water.

What the medicine looks like Pholcodine Linctus is an orange syrupy liquid.

It is supplied in 200ml bottles.

This label was last revised in June 2015

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