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Bell's Pholcodine Linctus BP 200ml
Bell's Pholcodine Linctus BP 200ml
By Bell's Healthcare
Bell's Pholcodine Linctus BP
Bell's Pholcodine Linctus is for the symptomatic relief of unproductive coughs.
Dry coughs have no purpose and the irritation on the chest is more nuisance than benefit and are therefore . There are several medicines available which have just this action best treated with a medicine that stops the urge to cough (a cough suppressant).
Pholcodine is now the recommended replacement for codeine linctus - it is just as effective but manages to avoid the problems that are encountered with the use of codeine.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 5 or 10ml. The dose may be repeated every 4 hours if required.
Children 6-12 years: take 5ml. Maximum 4 doses in 24 hours.
Elderly: Use with caution, not exceeding the recommended dose.
Under 6 years: Not recommended.
Cautions
Bell's Pholcodine Linctus is for the symptomatic relief of unproductive coughs.
Dry coughs have no purpose and the irritation on the chest is more nuisance than benefit and are therefore . There are several medicines available which have just this action best treated with a medicine that stops the urge to cough (a cough suppressant).
Pholcodine is now the recommended replacement for codeine linctus - it is just as effective but manages to avoid the problems that are encountered with the use of codeine.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years: Take 5 or 10ml. The dose may be repeated every 4 hours if required.
Children 6-12 years: take 5ml. Maximum 4 doses in 24 hours.
Elderly: Use with caution, not exceeding the recommended dose.
Under 6 years: Not recommended.
Cautions
- Cough suppressants may depress respiration and cause sputum retention, which may be harmful in patients with chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
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