Boots Chesty Cough Relief 150ml: Guaifenesin Expectorant

Suitable for

Adults and children of 12 years and over.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.

Age	How much to take	How often to take
Adults and children of 12 years and over.	Two 5ml 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 exceed the stated dose.

If a cough lasts for more than 5 days, or comes back, stop taking this medicine and talk to a pharmacist or doctor.

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

Before you take this medicine

Do not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
• If you are taking any other medicines to stop you coughing
• If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains Sucrose)

Talk to your doctor:

• If you have long term cough or asthma, (do not take this medicine if you are wheezing or if you are having an asthma attack)

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Other important information: This medicine may intefere with the results of some urine tests, tell the doctor or hospital staff that you are taking this medicine.

Hazards and Cautions

Possible side effectsMost people will not have problems but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the medicine. See a doctor at once:

• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reaction)

If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor.

• Other allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash, red itchy skin)


• Feeling sick, being sick, stomach discomfort

Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. 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.

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

Storage
Do not store above 25°C
Do not refigerate or freeze
Use by the date on the end flap of the cartonn or on the label edge.

Active ingredients

Guaifenesin

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100mgAlso contains: purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), citric acid, sodium citrate, hyetellose, potassium sorbate (E201), acesulfame potassium, flavours (cream, blackcurrant, menthol).
Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 1.8g of sucrose per 5ml spoonful. This should be taken into account if you have diabetes.

Glycerol may cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.