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MED-LEMON COUGH SYRUP

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME:
(and dosage form)

MED-LEMON COUGH SYRUP

COMPOSITION:
Each 10 mL contains:
        Guaiphenesin        100 mg
Preserved with Sodium benzoate        0,10% m/v

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A10.1 - Antitussives and Expectorants.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Guaiphenesin is an expectorant.

INDICATIONS:
Med-Lemon Cough Syrup is indicated for the alleviation of cough.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Med-Lemon Cough Syrup must be sipped and swallowed slowly. To be taken every two or three hours.

Adults:
        Two 5 mL medicine measures.
Children:
2 - 12 years: One 5 mL medicine measure.
Infants less than 2 years: 10 drops.

Maximum recommended daily dose: 8 doses per day.

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

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Large doses have a skeletal muscle relaxant effect and overdosage may produce a feeling of lassitude. The stomach should be emptied by inducing vomiting and lavage. Consult your doctor.

IDENTIFICATION:
Clear yellow liquid with a lemon flavour and a strong menthol impact.

PRESENTATION:
100 mL bottles.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C.
Keep out of reach of children.

REGISTRATION NUMBER:
L/10.1/324

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT:
Group Laboratories S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
21 Wrench Road.
Isando, 1600.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
October 1979

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