DILINCT DRY COUGH SYRUP is indicated for the symptomatic relief of a dry, non-productive cough.
1. What DILINCT is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take/use DILINCT.
Contraindications: Not to be given to children under 2 years of age (See ‘DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE’). Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. DILINCT DRY COUGH SYRUP is contraindicated in asthma and hepatic dysfunction. It should not be given to patients at risk of developing respiratory failure. Not to be taken for a productive cough.
Warnings and special precautions: Concurrent use of DILINCT DRY COUGH SYRUP with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors within two to three weeks of DILINCT DRY COUGH SYRUP may cause hypertension, hyperpyrexia and excitation (See ‘INTERACTIONS’). Concurrent administration with other central nervous system (CNS) depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effects of these medications (See ‘INTERACTIONS’). If the cough persists, a doctor should be consulted. Patients with the rare hereditary condition of sorbitol intolerance should not take DILINCT DRY COUGH SYRUP.
3. How to take/use DILINCT.
Not to be given to children under 2 years of age (See ‘CONTRAINDICATIONS’). Shake the bottle before use. 1 medicine measure = 5 ml. Adults: One medicine measure every four hours, or two medicine measures every six to eight hours. Children 6 to 12 years: Half to one medicine measure every six to eight hours. Children 2 to 5 years: Half a medicine measure every six to eight hours.
4. Possible side effects.
Nervous system disorders: Less frequent: dizziness, mild drowsiness and headache.
Psychiatric disorders: Less frequent: confusion.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Less frequent: constipation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment: Overdosage with dextromethorphan may cause confusion, excitation, respiratory depression, ataxia, blurred vision, coma, drowsiness or dizziness, severe nausea or vomiting, nervousness, restlessness, irritability or urinary retention. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage, assisted respiration, vital sign monitoring and intravenous naloxone may be used to treat an overdosage.
5. How to store DILINCT.
Store at or below 25 ºC in a well-closed container. Protect from light. Do not refrigerate. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.