Glycerol + Liquid Sugar
Indications
This preparation is indicated to relief of dry, irritating cough and sore throat. It also assists in relieving productive cough.
Pharmacology
Glycerol is an osmotic dehydrating agent that possesses hygroscopic and lubricating properties. It causes plasma osmolality leading to the movement of water into the plasma from the extravascular spaces via osmosis.
Dosage & Administration
Adults including the elderly and children over 5 years: Two 5 ml spoonful (10 ml)
Children 1-5 years: One 5 ml spoonful (5 ml)
Children 3 month - under 1 year: 1/2 - 1 spoonful (2.5 - 5 ml)
The dose should be repeated three or four times a day as required.
Children 1-5 years: One 5 ml spoonful (5 ml)
Children 3 month - under 1 year: 1/2 - 1 spoonful (2.5 - 5 ml)
The dose should be repeated three or four times a day as required.
Interaction
No clinically significant interactions have found.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients or hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Side Effects
This medicine is unlikely to cause side effects unless the patient is allergic to the ingredients.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safety of this product during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but is not considered to constitute a hazard during these periods and used widely without any ill consequence.
Precautions & Warnings
Diabetics should take note of the carbohydrate content of this product. Not recommended for children below three months.
Overdose Effects
Over dosage would not be expected to cause any problems and treatment would be merely symptomatic and supportive.
Therapeutic Class
Combined cough suppressants
Storage Conditions
Should be stored in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep away from children.
