Trifen Expect Paediatric 5 mg/5 ml Solution
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 May 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Alleviation of cough.
Dosage (summary)
Children 6-12 years: 5-10 ml; 2-5 years: 2.5-5 ml, up to three times daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety during pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Sympathomimetics
- Furazolidone
- Alcohol
- Tricyclic antidepressants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Narrow angle glaucoma
- Children under 2 years
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- May cause drowsiness
- Do not exceed prescribed dose
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependency
- PRES and RCVS
- Caution in heart disease
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