BISOLVON Dry Honey Lime Pastil 20pk

Description

Bisolvon^® Dry Pastilles Honey Lime are used to relieve a dry, irritating cough and help soothe the throat when it is irritated from coughing. They are convenient for people that need relief from a dry cough when on the go.

The soothing pastilles are easy to take with no need for water, and are easy to carry.

 

Ingredients 

Each Bisolvon Dry Pastille contains:

• dextromethorphan hydrobromide monohydrate 10.5 mg
  (equivalent to dextromethorphan hydrobromide anhydrous 10 mg)

and the following ingredients:

• betadex
• acacia
• sodium cyclamate
• saccharin sodium
• quinoline yellow CI47005
• limette flavour 18635/02
• honey flavour 8366/001
• menthol
• citric acid anhydrous
• maltitol solution
• paraffin light liquid
• beeswax white
• purified water

 

Directions & Precautions

Bisolvon Dry Pastilles should be taken according to the following dosage directions:

Children 6 – 11 years:
Slowly suck 1 pastille every 4 to 6 hours when necessary.
Do not exceed 6 pastilles in a 24 hour period.
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Slowly suck 1 – 3 pastilles every 4 to 6 hours when necessary.
Do not exceed 12 pastilles in a 24 hour period.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information if you have been advised to take a different dose.
Bisolvon Dry Pastilles starts to act within an hour after being taken and is effective for approximately 3-6 hours.

 

How long to take it

 If the cough persists for more than 1 week, seek medical advice before continuing to take this medicine. The active ingredient dextromethorphan has minor addictive potential.

If you forget to take it

If it is almost time for your next dose and you think you need it, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect. Your next dose should be taken in 4 to 6 hours if you think you need it.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

 

If you have taken too much (overdose)

 Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (in Australia telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Bisolvon Dry Pastilles. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
You may need urgent medical attention.
Signs of an overdose with Bisolvon Dry Pastilles include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• impaired vision
• lack of muscle coordination
• dizziness
• inability to pass urine
• fast heart beat
• impaired consciousness
• shallow breathing