Patient leaflet - Tixylix Childrens dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v syrup
1. WHAT TIXYLIX CHILDREN’S DRY & TICKLY COUGH 15%V/V SYRUP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup is a soothing cough suppressant which relieves the symptoms of dry, tickly coughs.
Each 5 ml dose of Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup contains 0.75 ml glycerol as the active ingredient.
This medicine is intended for use in children aged 3 months to 5 years.
2. BEFORE YOU GIVE TIXYLIX CHILDREN’S DRY & TICKLY COUGH 15%V/V SYRUP
Do not give Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup
If your child is allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough
15%v/v Syrup (see Section 6).
Take special care with Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup
- Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup is not recommended for children under 3 months. Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, or has recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
There are no known interactions between Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup and other medicines.
Taking Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup with food and drink
Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup may be given with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
This medicine is intended for use in children. No information is available on the effect of glycerol taken during pregnancy or use during breast-feeding. Caution is therefore advised if taking Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup during pregnancy.
Driving and using machines
This medicine is intended for use in children. Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup.
Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup contains:
- Maltitol, may have a mild laxative effect. Calorific value 2.3Kcal/g maltitol.
If you have been told by your doctor that your child is intolerant to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
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- Propylene glycol (E1520), 4.7mg per 5ml dose.
- Sodium benzoate (E211), 10mg per 5ml dose.
- Less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per 5ml dose, that is to say essentially “sodium-free”
3. HOW TO GIVE TIXYLIX CHILDREN’S DRY & TICKLY COUGH 15%V/V SYRUP
Always give Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Using the measuring spoon provided, the following doses may be given 3 to 4 times daily, by mouth, as required. Allow 3 to 4 hours between doses.
Age Dose
Under 3 months Do not give Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly
Cough 15%v/v Syrup 3 to 12 months One 5 ml spoonful
1 to 5 years Two 5 ml spoonfuls
After use, wipe the neck of the bottle clean and make sure the safety cap is properly closed. You can help by keeping your child warm and giving plenty of fluids. Make sure the bedroom is well ventilated but not cold. If your child’s condition does not get better in 3 days, talk to your doctor. If you give more Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup than you should
Giving your child too much Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup may cause diarrhoea. If you have accidentally given your child more medicine than you should, or if you suspect that your child has taken extra medicine, please contact your doctor. Take along the bottle and the label, and any medicine that is left. If you forget to give Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup
Do not give your child a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup may cause diarrhoea in overdose. Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: 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 TIXYLIX CHILDREN’S DRY & TICKLY COUGH 15%V/V SYRUP
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not use Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the bottle label after <EXP>.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup contains
- The active substance is glycerol (0.75 ml per 5ml dose).
The other ingredients are liquid maltitol (Lycasin) (E965), hydroxyethyl cellulose (E1525), sodium benzoate
(E211), citric acid monohydrate (E330), sodium citrate (E331), lemon flavour (contains propylene glycol E1520), honey flavour (contains propylene glycol E1520), purified water.
What Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup looks like and contents of the pack
Tixylix Children’s Dry & Tickly Cough 15%v/v Syrup is a colour-free syrup.
The following pack sizes are available:
- Amber-coloured glass bottle with tamper evident cap, containing 100ml.
Measuring spoon provided.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Thornton & Ross Ltd., Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the Marketing
Authorisation Holder.
This leaflet was last revised in October 2023. 93005172311 GB
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