Baby’S Own Cough Syrup

Baby’S Own Cough Syrup

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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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