Colergis 0.25 mg / 2 mg per 5 ml (60 ml)

Indication

Prescription treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions needing corticosteroid plus antihistamine, such as severe allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions (urticaria, eczema, dermatitis), allergic conjunctivitis and asthma-related allergic symptoms.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone 0.25 mg/5 ml
• Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg/5 ml

Direction

On medical prescription only; shake well. Usual dose: adults and children over 12 years 5-10 ml (1-2 measuring spoons) 3-4 times daily; children 6-12 years 2.5-5 ml 3 times daily; children 2-6 years 2.5 ml 3 times daily; or as directed by a doctor. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time and do not stop suddenly after long use.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• dizziness or dry mouth
• Increased appetite
• fluid retention or raised blood sugar
• Stomach upset
• Mood changes or sleep disturbance
• long
• term use may suppress the adrenal glands
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine
• Do not use in systemic fungal infections or with MAO inhibitors
• Use with caution in diabetes
• high blood pressure
• peptic ulcer
• glaucoma
• osteoporosis or infections
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid alcohol
• driving or operating machinery
• Contains 5% alcohol
• ask a doctor during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.