Pentacold syrup

Trade Name:

Pentacold syrup

Composition:

100 ml of syrup contain:

Active ingredients:

Paracetamol 3,2 gm

Chlorpheniramine maleate 0,02 gm

Dextromethorphan HBr 0,1 gm

Phenylephrine HCI 0,05 gm

Inactive ingredients:

Sucralose, sorbitol 70%, sodium benzoate, polyethylene glycol 400, glycerin, PVP K-25, sodium edentate, menthol crystal, purified water to 100 ml

Properties:

• Paracetamol helps reduce fever and relieve pain
• Chlorpheniramine maleate is antihistamine 
• Dextromethorphan HBr is cough suppressant
• Phenylephrine is nasal decongestant

Indications:

Temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:

Minor aches and pains

Sore throat

Stuffy nose

Cough

Headache

Sneezing and runny nose

Temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and administration:

Shake well before using.

Age 6-11 years old 10 ml every 4 hours while symptoms last.

Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours.

Warnings and precautions:

Do not use it to make child sleepy.

Ask doctor or pharmacist if child is taking:

-monoamine oxidase inhibitors (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, Parkinson’s disease),

-sedatives or tranquilizers 

-the blood thinning drug warfarin

Do not take it with any other drugs containing paracetamol.

Contraindications:

• a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
• cough that occurs with too much mucus
• heart disease
• diabetes
• thyroid disease
• glaucoma
• high blood pressure
• liver disease

Side effects:

Drowsiness, redness, swelling, nervousness, sleeplessness

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C

Package:

Carton box holds a 120 ml bottle and paper instructions.