Care Pholcodine Linctus. Cough suppressant for the relief of acute non-productive cough associated with upper respiratory tract infections. Contains Pholcodine monohydrate. Always read the label.
Oral use.
Recommended Dose
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: Take 1 or 2 x 5ml spoonfuls.
Dosage Schedule
Repeat after 4 hours if required, but not more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not take with other cough and cold medicines.
See the product label for more information or view the Patient Information Leaflet.
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If in doubt, always talk to a healthcare professional.
How to treat a cough:
Most coughs are caused by cold and flu, but can also be caused by smoking, allergies such as hay fever, infections like bronchitis or by mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose.
It is advised to go and see a GP if you’ve had a cough for more than 3 weeks, it is very bad or quickly gets worse or you have chest pain.
Who can use this product:
It can be used by adults, the elderly (the elderly should use with caution, not exceeding the recommended adult dose) and children over 12 years. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding do not use this product, unless advised by your doctor. Medicines can affect the unborn baby.
Antibiotics are not normally prescribed for coughs.
Your GP will only prescribe them if you need them – for example, if you have a bacterial infection or you’re at risk of complications.
