Boots Nirolex Chesty Cough Relief Linctus

Boots Nirolex Chesty Cough Relief Linctus

(Guaifenesin)

Non drowsy

Soothes and relieves chesty coughs

150 ml e, 240 ml e

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What this medicine is for

This medicine contains Guaifenesin, which belongs to a group of medicines called expectorants, which act to loosen and relieve phlegm on the chest.

It can be used to relieve chesty coughs without causing drowsiness.

Before you take this medicine

Do not take:

• 
  If you are allergic to any of the ingredients


• 
  If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 1.8 g of sucrose per 5 ml spoonful. This should be taken into account if you suffer from diabetes.

Glycerol may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.

How to take this medicine

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Adults and children of 12 years and over

Take two 5 ml spoonfuls

Every four hours, up to 4 times a day

This medicine should be swallowed.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not take more than the amount recommended above.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

If you take too much: Talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

Possible side effects

Most people will not have problems, but some may get:

• Stomach discomfort

If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.

How to store this medicine

Do not store above 25°C.

Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

Active ingredient

Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100 mg.

Also contains: purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), citric acid, sodium citrate, hyetellose, potassium sorbate (E202), acesulfame potassium, flavours (cream, blackcurrant, menthol).

PL 00014/0554

Text prepared 03/09

Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder

The Boots Company PLC

Nottingham

NG2 3AA

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