Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official and paediatric dosages, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official and paediatric dosages, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidance, and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Simple Linctus Sugar Free is a medicine which helps to stop you coughing, especially if you have a mild nonspecific cough. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SIMPLE LINCTUS SUGAR FREE DO NOT use Simple Linctus Sugar Free if you are: • allergic to citric acid or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (see Section 6 and end of Section 2). Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Simple Linctus Sugar Free during pregnancy, or if you are breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Simple Linctus Sugar Free has no known effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Important information about some of the other ingredients of Simple Linctus Simple Linctus Sugar Free contains • maltitol liquid (E965). If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. • small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per 5 ml dose.
Always take the product exactly as advised. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Only to be taken by mouth.
The usual dose is: Adults: One 5 ml spoonful taken 3-4 times daily
Children: Not recommended. A different formulation of Simple Linctus Sugar Free is available for children; please see your pharmacist.
If you take more Simple Linctus Sugar Free than you should: If you or someone else takes too much Simple Linctus Sugar Free over a long period of time it may cause erosion of the teeth and local irritation.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Allergic reactions (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Simple Linctus Sugar Free and see a doctor straight away. The signs may include: • swelling of your face, lips or mouth • rash on your skin Like all medicines, Simple Linctus Sugar Free can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you notice any side effects please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects 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.
Simple Linctus Sugar Free is a clear sugar free syrup, available in 2000 ml plastic (HDPE) bottles, or in 100 ml, 125 ml and 200 ml amber glass bottles. This medicinal product is a sugar free and colour free product. Marketing Authorisation Holder Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Manufacturer Pinewood Laboratories Ltd., Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland or CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ash Road North, Wrexham, LL13 9UF, United Kingdom.
PL 04917/0006 This leaflet was last updated in 06/2019.
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The active substance in Simple Linctus Sugar Free is citric acid monohydrate.
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Simple Linctus BP, Simple Linctus Paediatric BP, Simple Linctus Paediatric Sugar Free. In total there are 5 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Simple Linctus Sugar Free, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
For the management of a mild non-specific cough.
Adults: One 5 ml spoonful orally 3-4 times daily.
Children: Not appropriate
Not known
This medicine contains maltitol liquid. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
This medicinal product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per 5ml dose
None Known
No data available
Not applicable
Immune system disorders:Not Known: Hypersensitivity reactions including facial oedema (mainly swollen lips and/or mouth) and rash have been reported.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Sufficient prolonged overdose of citric acid may cause erosion of the teeth and have a local irritant action.
Ask anything about Simple Linctus Sugar Free. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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