Patient Leaflet Updated 28-Jul-2022 | THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
Boots Chesty Cough & Congestion Relief Oral Solution
Boots Chesty Cough & Congestion Relief Oral Solution
(Guaifenesin, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
This medicine contains Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, which acts to relieve a blocked nose. It also contains Guaifenesin, an expectorant, which acts to loosen and relieve phlegm on the chest.
It can be used to relieve the symptoms of a chesty cough, catarrh and a blocked nose without causing drowsiness.
For children, simple treatments should be tried first before you give this medicine. Further information on “Treating coughs and colds in children” is provided at the end of this leaflet.
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 6 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
This medicine contains liquid sugar (sucrose). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
The colour carmoisine (E122) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
Before you take this medicine make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.
Adults and children of over 12 years: take two 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times a day
Children of 6 to 12 years: take one 5 ml spoonful 3 times a day
This medicine should be swallowed.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
Do not give this medicine to a child for more than 5 days, unless their doctor tells you to.
If you are treating a child and their symptoms worsen at any time, talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If a cough lasts for more than 5 days, or comes back, stop taking this medicine and talk to a pharmacist or doctor.
If symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
If you take too much: Talk to a doctor straight away.
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
Frequency not known:
Inflammation of the colon due to insufficient blood supply (Ischaemic colitis)
Reduced blood flow to the optic nerve (Ischaemic optic neuropathy)
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not store above 30°C.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the bottle label or on the end flap of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
Each 5 ml of oral solution contains Guaifenesin 100 mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the solution also contains purified water, liquid sugar (sucrose), glycerol (E422), citric acid, sodium citrate, hyetellose, potassium sorbate (E202), acesulfame potassium, carmoisine (E122), patent V (E131), flavours (strawberry, blackcurrant, menthol, cream).
The pack contains 120 ml of purple, strawberry flavored syrup.
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Leaflet prepared February 2022
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It’s normal for children to get 8 or more colds in a year, however gradually they build up immunity and get fewer colds. Most colds will get better within a few days and you may not need to do more than keep your child comfortable until they get over it. Antibiotics will not help to treat a cold as they are caused by viruses and not bacteria.
Follow these simple steps, which may help your child overcome their cough or cold:
1. If your child is hot or has a fever: Increase the amount of fluid your child normally drinks. Lower their temperature with a Paracetamol or Ibuprofen medicine, which is suitable for children. (Paracetamol is not suitable for children under 2 months. Ibuprofen is not suitable for children under 3 months).
Your pharmacist will be able to help you find a suitable product if in doubt.
2. For coughs: Although it may be distressing to hear your child cough, the coughing itself serves an important purpose. It helps to clear phlegm on the chest or mucus from the nose. Give your child plenty of lukewarm clear fluids to drink, which may help loosen the phlegm and relax the airways.
3. To help with breathing: Plain saline nose drops, available from your pharmacy, can help babies with blocked noses who are having trouble feeding.
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