Patient leaflet - EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough syrup
1. What EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup is and what it is used for
A traditional herbal medicinal product used for
the relief of symptoms associated with a dry,
irritating cough, based on traditional use only.
2. What you need to know before you take EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup
Do not take this Syrup
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active
substance or any of the ingredients of this
medicine (listed in section 6)
- If you are under 12 years of age
If you are pregnant or breast feeding
- If you are taking a medicine affected by
alcohol e.g. metronidazole
- half to an hour before or after taking any other
medicines.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or qualified healthcare
practitioner before taking this medicine if:
- if you suffer from diabetes
If you have intolerance to some sugars
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Consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if:
- you feel worse, or do not feel better after 7 days • you have difficulty breathing, fever (high temperature), blood or mucus in your phlegm.
EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup and other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This medicine may delay the absorption of some medicinal products.
Do not take this medicine half to an hour before or after taking any other medicines.
Driving and using machines
This products contains alcohol (see information under the heading ‘Important information about some of the ingredients in this medicine’ for alcohol content.) If affected do dot drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients in this medicine
- Each 10 ml dose contains 8.4 g of sucrose. This should be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. • This medicinal product contains no more than 1.26 %v/v ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 131 mg per 10 ml dose, equivalent to 2.772 ml beer, or 1.155 ml wine per 10 ml dose.
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3. How to use EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The syrup should be administered using the measuring cup provided in the carton. The measuring cup provided is marked with a scale from 2.5 ml to 15 ml.
Dosage
For oral use only.
Adults, the eldery & children over 12 years of age: Using the measuring cup provided take 10 mls every 4 to 6 hours a day. Repeat the dose depending on the symptoms up to a maximum 4 times daily.
If required, up to a maximum of 4 doses (40 mls) can be taken per day. Do not use for more than 7 days. Do not take more than the leaflet tells you to. Children under 12 years of age
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age and medical advice should be sought.
If you take more EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup than you should
If you or a child takes more than the recommended dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Take this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup
Just take the next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you have any questions. ask your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
4. Possible side effects
No side effects have been reported for this medicine. Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store EM Pharma Marshmallow
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date on the carton or label.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the month. Discard the syrup 28 days after first opening the bottle.
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
6. Other information
What EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup contains
Each 10 ml (13.1 g) of syrup contains 4.71 g of macerate from Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis L., radix) (DER 5:36) Extraction solvent: water : ethanol (47.9:1). Other ingredients: purified water, ethanol, benzoic acid (E210), sucrose.
Each 10 ml of syrup also contains 131 mg of ethanol, 13.1 mg of benzoic acid and 8.4 g sucrose. What EM Pharma Marshmallow Cough Syrup looks like and contents of the pack
Viscous, clear liquid with a characteristic smell and taste presented in a bottle. A measuring cup with a scale from 2.5 ml to 15 ml is included in the carton. One pack size of 95 ml is available. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder
Gemi Pharma Ltd; Unit 2A, Old Dalby Trading Estate, Old Dalby, Leicestershire, LE14 3NJ, UK
Manufacturer
Pharmaceutical Production Enterprise GEMI A. Mickiewicza 36 str., PL (Poland)-05-480 Karczew
Distributed by
East Midlands Pharma Ltd; Unit 2A, Old Dalby Business Park Station Road, Old Dalby, LE14 3NJ, UK
THR 45296/0004
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Leaflet was last revised in July 2018. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease, or epilepsy.
- Each 10 ml dose contains 13.1 mg of benzoic acid (E210). Cough Syrup