Medicinal product dispensed without a prescription - OTC
Apitussic - description and indications
Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, cough.
Action
Apitussic is a syrup intended for children from 6 years of age and adults. It has an expectorant effect and loosens the secretions remaining in the bronchial tree. It reduces the viscosity of mucus and facilitates its movement in the bronchi by stimulating the activity of the cilia of the epithelium. Pine herbal honey enhances the expectorant effect of the syrup.
Composition - what ingredients does Apitussic contain
5 ml of
Apitussic syrup contains 52 mg of sulfoguaiacol.
Excipients: sodium benzoate, pine herbal honey, purified water.
Dosage - how to use Apitussic
Children over 6 years of age: 3 or 4 times a day 5 ml (1 teaspoon)
Older children and adolescents: 3 or 4 times a day 10 ml (2 teaspoons)
Adults: 3 or 4 times a day 10 ml (1 tablespoon)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the medicinal product.
Avoid use in people with active peptic ulcer disease - the medicinal product may worsen the symptoms.
Do not use in children under 6 years of age.
Notes and warnings about Apitussic
This is medicine. For safety, use it according to the leaflet included in the package. Do not exceed the maximum dose of the drug. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Side effects
No significant adverse effects were observed.
Isolated cases of laxative effects have occurred.
There is a possibility of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
Warnings and precautions
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltose insufficiency should not take this medicinal product.
Patients who observe disturbing symptoms after use (e.g. laxative effects) should discontinue the medicinal product and contact their doctor.
Apitussic syrup contains pine herb honey. It should not be used by people allergic to bee products.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Due to the unrecognized risk of toxic effects, the drug may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding only after consulting a doctor.
Responsible entity:
Farmina sp. z o.o.
Ul. Lipska 44
30-721 Kraków
PKWIU | - |
Type | OTC drug |
EAN | |
BLOZ_07 | 4530501 |