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Chefaro UK Ltd

4th Floor, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9BB, UK

Telephone: +44 (0)207 554 8791
Medical Information e-mail: enquiries@chefaro.co.uk
Customer Care direct line: +44 (0)1748 828 860

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Summary of Product Characteristics last updated on the eMC: 24/02/2011

SPC	Buttercup Syrup

Table of Contents

1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
4.2 Posology and method of administration
4.3 Contraindications
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
4.8 Undesirable effects
4.9 Overdose
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
5.3 Preclinical safety data
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
6.2 Incompatibilities
6.3 Shelf life
6.4 Special precautions for storage
6.5 Nature and contents of container
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Buttercup Syrup

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2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Squill Liquid Extract 0.062% v/v

Capsicum Tincture 0.05% v/v

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3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Oral Liquid

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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For coughs, colds, sore throats, hoarseness.

Route of administration: oral.

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4.2 Posology and method of administration

Adults: Two 5 ml spoonfuls three times a day and on retiring, when the cough is troublesome.

Children (over 2 years of age): One 5 ml spoonful three times a day and on retiring, when the cough is troublesome.

Children (under 2 years of age): Not recommended.

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4.3 Contraindications

None known.

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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

None known.

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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation

As with all medicines, caution is required. If in doubt, consult your medical adviser.

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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None.

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4.8 Undesirable effects

None known.

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4.9 Overdose

None known.

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5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Traditional mixed constituents, syrup based remedy providing symptomatic relief by virtue of demulcent properties, a mild expectorant action and an aromatic “warming” flavour.

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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

None available.

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5.3 Preclinical safety data

None.

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6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

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6.1 List of excipients

Acacia Powder

Caramel Colour (E150)