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Controls coughs and helps clear chest congestion. It contains both a cough suppressant Dextromethorphan which helps quieten the cough for up to 8 hours and an expectorant Guaiphenesin which helps increase the flow of natural secretions along the lower respiratory tract.
Who | How much | Time between each dose | Maximum |
| Children 2 – under 6 years | 2.5mL | Every 6-8 hours orally when necessary | 4 doses in 24 hours |
| Children 6 – under 12 years | 5mL | ||
| Adults and Children 12 years and over | 10mL |
Each 10mL of oral liquid contains: Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 30mg Guaiphenesin 200mg Also contains Ethanol (Alcohol) 40mg/mL (4.8%v/v); Sodium benzoate, Saccharin sodium. This product contains Sorbitol (21.67g/40mL) which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea in some people. - Sugar Free - Non-Drowsy - Child Resistant Cap - Vanilla Cherry Flavour
Consult your doctor if you have a cough that persists more than one week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache.
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