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Indication

A combination dispersible tablet for children used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold and allergy. Paracetamol reduces fever and relieves pain, ambroxol loosens thick mucus so it is easier to cough up, cetirizine relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose, and phenylephrine relieves a blocked nose. The package lists it as effective in common cold, allergies, sneezing, urticaria pigmentosa, and allergic angiitis and granulomatosis. Mango flavour.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol
• Ambroxol Hydrochloride
• Cetirizine Hydrochloride
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Direction

Disperse the tablet in a small amount of water and give by mouth. Dose and frequency as directed by a doctor or pharmacist according to the child's age and weight. Do not exceed the prescribed dose and do not give together with other paracetamol-containing medicines.

Side effects

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• vomiting or stomach upset
• Headache or dizziness
• Increased heart rate or restlessness from the decongestant component
• If any side effect persists or worsens
• consult a doctor or pharmacist

Precautions

• Do not give together with any other medicine containing paracetamol
• as an overdose can seriously damage the liver
• Give only under the direction of a doctor or pharmacist
• following the dose for the child's age and weight
• Use with caution in children with heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disorders
• diabetes
• or liver or kidney disease
• May cause drowsiness
• take care with activities that need alertness
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking any other medicine