DILINCT JUNIOR is a syrup that contains Guaifenesin as its active ingredient. It has expectorant properties and is used for the alleviation of cough.
1. What DILINCT JUNIOR is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take/use DILINCT JUNIOR.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Pregnancy. Porphyria.
Warnings: Guaifenesin should not be taken for persistent cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, emphysema or where cough is accompanied by excessive secretions except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than one week, tends to recur or is accompanied by high fever, rash or persistent headache, consult a doctor. Guaifenesin should not be given to children under 2 years unless recommended by a doctor.
3. How to take/use DILINCT JUNIOR.
Dosage and directions for use:
Adults, adolescents and geriatrics: 10 ml to 20 ml (2 to 4 medicine measures) every 4 hours.
Children: 6 to 12 years: 5 ml to 10 ml (1 to 2 medicine measures) every 4 hours.
2 to 6 years: 2,5 ml to 5 ml (½ to 1 medicine measure) every 4 hours.
4. Possible side effects.
Gastrointestinal discomfort (including diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pains). Dizziness, headache, skin rash and urticaria occurs less frequently.
Precautions: Consult a doctor if cough persists after medication has been used for 7 days or if fever, skin rash, continuing headache, or sore throat is present with cough.
Interactions: Guaifenesin interferes with urine tests for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillylmandelic acid (VMA).
5. How to store DILINCT JUNIOR.
Store at or below 25 °C. Protect from freezing. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.