SILOMAT Cough suppressant DMP Lemon flavor 7.7mg LUP, 20 pcs

Instructions for use for SILOMAT Cough suppressant DMP Lemon flavor 7.7mg LUP, 20 pcs

Instructions for use

Children aged 6-12 years	1 Lozenge	several times daily (max. 6 lozenges per day)	at intervals of 4-6 hours, regardless of meals
Adolescents aged 12 years and older and adults	1-3 Lozenges	several times daily (max. 12 lozenges per day)	at intervals of 4-6 hours, regardless of meals

Areas of Use

Mode of Action

How does the active ingredient in the drug work?

The active ingredient relieves the urge to cough by paralyzing the cough center in the brain. To prevent mucus from accumulating in the airways, the substance is only suitable when the cough is completely dry. Overdosing on the substance risks causing airway congestion or difficulty breathing.

Composition

Contraindications

What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic respiratory disease with narrowing of the airways)
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory weakness
- Reduced breathing

In certain circumstances - consult your doctor or pharmacist:
- Impaired liver function
- Impaired kidney function
- Cough with heavy mucus production
- Tendency to drug abuse
- Nervous system disease (neurological disease), such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: This medicine should not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how this medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: This medicine should not be used.

If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk of using it in the presence of a contraindication.

Side Effects

What side effects may occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Dizziness

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are primarily considered.

Notes

What should you be aware of?
- Your ability to react may be impaired even when used as directed, especially at higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Be especially careful when driving or operating machinery (including household machinery) that could cause injury.
- Be careful if you are allergic to the sweetener cyclamate (E number E 952)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to colorings (e.g., quinoline yellow with E number E 104)!
- Be careful if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you must follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- There may be interactions with certain medications. Therefore, you should generally inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medication you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medication. This also applies to medications you buy yourself, use only occasionally, or have used for some time.