Baby’S Own Cough Syrup
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 May 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Temporary relief of cough.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 15-30 ml every 2-4 hours; Children 2-12 years: 7.5-15 ml every 2-4 hours.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ammonium chloride
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Acidosis
- Hypokalaemia
Counselling Points
- Take with adequate fluid
- Contains sucrose
- Not for children under 2 years
Serious warnings
- Investigate persistent coughs
- Caution in heart disease
- May cause drowsiness
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