Duro-Tuss Linctus 2,41 mg/4 mg

DURO-TUSS LINCTUS is indicated for the relief of cough associated with bronchospasm (wheezing).

Do not take DURO-TUSS LINCTUS:

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to salbutamol, bromhexine or any of the other ingredients of DURO-TUSS LINCTUS
• if your heart beats irregularly (cardiac dysrhythmias) or too fast (tachycardia)
• if you are receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s) or within 14 days of stopping treatment with MAOI’s (medicines for treatment of depression).

Take special care with DURO-TUSS LINCTUS:

Tell your doctor if you suffer from the following:

• hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland)
• myocardial insufficiency (malfunction of the heart muscle)
• dysrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
• susceptibility to prolongation of the QT-interval (the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart’s electrical cycle)
• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• history of peptic ulcer
• diabetes mellitus
• asthma (the doctor may need to monitor the potassium levels in your blood)
• if you have a history of peptic ulceration
• severe hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) impairment.

High doses may increase the risk of serious side effects, including irregular heartbeat (cardiac dysrhythmias). Do not take more than the recommended dose. (See HOW TO TAKE DURO-TUSS LINCTUS).

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

You should not take DURO-TUSS LINCTUS if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety of DURO-TUSS LINCTUS in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.

DURO-TUSS LINCTUS may delay onset of labour. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice before taking this medicine.

Taking other medicines with DURO-TUSS LINCTUS:

Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes complementary or traditional medicines).

If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of DURO-TUSS LINCTUS with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional, for advice.

Do not take DURO-TUSS LINCTUS if you are taking diuretics (water tablets), corticosteroids or xanthines.

Do not share medicines prescribed for you with any other person. Always take DURO-TUSS LINCTUS exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The usual dose is:

• Adults: 10 mℓ (two medicine measures) three to four times a day
• Children 6 – 12 years: 5 mℓ (one medicine measure) three to four times a day
• Children 2 – 6 years: 2,5 mℓ – 5 mℓ (half to one medicine measure) three to four times a day.

Do not exceed the recommended dose. DURO-TUSS LINCTUS is suitable for children, elderly and diabetics. If you have the impression that the effect of DURO-TUSS LINCTUS is too strong or too weak for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more DURO-TUSS LINCTUS than you should:

Some of the following may be experienced in case of an overdosage:

• Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
• Tremor
• Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, seek help at the nearest hospital or poison control center.

If you forget to take DURO-TUSS LINCTUS:

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten individual dose.

DURO-TUSS LINCTUS can have side effects:

Not all side effects reported for DURO-TUSS LINCTUS are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice.

If any of the following happens, stop taking DURO-TUSS LINCTUS and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

• hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions
• difficulty breathing after using an inhalant (paradoxical bronchospasm)
• swelling (angioedema)
• hives (urticaria)
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• fainting (collapse).

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious allergic reaction to DURO-TUSS LINCTUS. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:

• high blood sugar
• low levels of potassium in the blood
• if your heart beats too fast
• strong, irregular heartbeat
• reduced blood flow to your heart
• flushing
• a rise in certain liver enzymes.

These are all serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention.

The following side effects were reported (frequency unknown), tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

• hallucinations in children
• hyperactivity and restlessness
• fine tremor of muscles, particularly the hands
• cramps
• headache
• nervous tension
• gastrointestinal side effects
• skin rashes
• dizziness
• sweating.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Store at or below 30 °C. Protect from light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label and carton. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (eg toilets).