Tradename:

Selgon

Selgon

Structure:

Each suppository contains:

Pipasevata hydrochloride 10mg

Properties:

Selgon is a centrally acting cough suppressant, which also has some peripheral effect in unproductive coughs. It begins to act within 10-30 minutes, and its effect lasts for several hours. Selgon has the advantage that it is nonaddictive and also does not cause respiratory depression.

Indications:

Unproductive, irritating and spastic cough; for example, smokers’ coughs and cold symptoms that include an unproductive cough.

Method of administration and dosage:

Children 2-6 years old:

1 suppository 2-3 times a day.

Children 6-12 years old:

1 suppository 3 times a day

Contraindications:

Patients with sugar intolerance.

Precautions:

Selgon can cause drowsiness, therefore, patients who drive vehicles or machinery should be warned.

Side effects:

Drowsiness, nausea, anxiety, insomnia, urticaria.

Storage method:

At a temperature not higher than 25 degrees.

Packaging:

The cardboard box holds 6 suppositories, paper instructions.