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BORSTOL LINCTUS-Peppermint Flavour (Emulsion)

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not Scheduled

PROPRIETARY NAME:
(and dosage form)

BORSTOL LINCTUS-Peppermint Flavour (Emulsion)

COMPOSITION:
Each 10 mL contains.
        Guaiphenesin        200 mg
        Ethyl alcohol        9,6% v/v
        Preserved with sodium benzoate        0,10% m/v

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A10.1 - Antitussives and expectorants

INDICATIONS:
The alleviation of cough.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Sensitivity to any of the ingredients, pregnancy and lactation.

WARNING:
Do not exceed the recommended dose.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Shake the bottle well.
ADULTS:
        5 mL to 10 mL every 2 to 4 hours.

CHILDREN:
        6 - 12 years: 2,5 mL to 5 mL every 2 to 4 hours.
        Under 6 years: Consult your doctor.

Maximum recommended daily dose: 8 doses per day.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Drowsiness, gastro-intestinal discomfort, nausea and vomiting may occur.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
In the event of an overdose, consult a doctor or take the patient to the nearest hospital immediately. Symptoms of overdosage include nausea and vomiting. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

IDENTIFICATION:
Dark green emulsion which separates on standing.

PRESENTATION:
100 mL amber bottle.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store in a cool (below 25 °C) place, protected from light.
Keep out of reach of children.

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Y/10.1 /53

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
Group Laboratories SA (Pty) Limited
21 Wrench Road
ISANDO
1600
Transvaal

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
January 1991.

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