guaphan syrup patient information leaflet
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WARNING:Do not take this product for persistent orchronic cough such as occurs with smoking,asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or ifcough is accompanied by excessive phlegmunlessdirected by physician.A persistent cough may be a sign of a seriousconditioJ:;l.JLcougbpersists tocmcre.than-enweek, tends to recur, or if accompanied byfever, rash or persistent headache, consult aphysician.
PRECAUTION:Do not use this product if you are now takinga prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) (certain drugs for depression,psychiatric or emotional conditions or RParkinson disease), or for 2 weeks after IYADH1lI
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GUAPHAN@COMPOSITION:Syrup:Each 5 ml contains Guaifenesin EP 100 mg
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:Guaifenesin reduces the adhesiveness andsurface tension of respiratory tract secretions,thereby easing their expectoration. Thisexpectorant effect could lead to reduction incough frequency.
INDICATIONS:GUAPHANhas expectorant action that helpsloosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchialsecretions to make coughs more productive
CONTRAINDICATIONS:Do not take this product if you arehypersensitive to any of the ingredients.This medication should not be used fortreatment of cough and cold symptoms inchildren under 6 years of age.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:Gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea andvomiting have occasionally been reported,particularly in very large doses. -
100ML SYRUP
USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:As with any drug, if you are pregnant ornursing a baby, seek the advice of a physicianbefore using this product.
DOSAGE:Adults and children 12 years and over:10-20 ml every 4 hours.
Children:6 years to under 12 years: 5-10 ml every4 hours.Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
STORAGE:Storeat roomtemperature(15-25) ·C.Do not use the drug after the expirydate printed on the package.
PRESENTATIONS:Syrup:100 ml bottle.
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Medical and Cosmetic Products Co. Ltd.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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