HOFFMANS DRUPPELS

INDICATIONS CONTRA-INDICATIONS DOSAGE SIDE-EFFECTS PREGNANCY OVERDOSE IDENTIFICATION PATIENT INFORMATION

HOFFMANS DRUPPELS

SCHEDULING STATUS:
S1

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

HOFFMANS DRUPPELS

COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL contains:

	Anaesthetic Ether	1,650 mL
	Ethanol (100%)	60,30% v/v

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 11.2 Gastrointestinal an antispasmodics and cholinolytics (anti-cholinergics).

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
Ether is a carminative. It is also believed to exert some antispasmodic action on the intestinal musculature.

INDICATIONS:
For use in the treatment of cramps, colic and flatulence.

WARNING:
This preparation is inflammable. Keep away from an open flame.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults: 1 to 2 mL (15 to 30 drops) in a wineglassful of water three times a day.
Children: 0,5 to 1 mL (10 to 15 drops) with water.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Sleepiness.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Contact the nearest poison centre and alert your physician.

IDENTIFICATION:
A bright, colourless liquid with the odour of ether.

PRESENTATION:
20 mL bottles.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Keep container tightly closed, and protect from light.
Store below 25°C, away from an open flame.

APPLICATION NUMBER:
E 1926 (Act 101/1965)

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
Lennon Limited
7 Fairclough Road
Port Elizabeth 6001

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:

4.4.1985	K169A
	Tradepak P.E.