BALSEM SULPHURIS (Drops)

INDICATIONS CONTRA-INDICATIONS DOSAGE SIDE-EFFECTS PREGNANCY OVERDOSE IDENTIFICATION PATIENT INFORMATION

BALSEM SULPHURIS (Drops)

SCHEDULING STATUS:
Not Scheduled.

PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):

BALSEM SULPHURIS (Drops)

COMPOSITION:
Each 5 mL contains:

	Turpentine Oil	1,762 mL
	Balsem Sulphuris base	3,238 mL

PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A 11.5 Laxatives.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
The precipitated sulphur in the balsem sulphuris base has a mild laxative action.

INDICATIONS:
For the treatment of backache and kidney complaints.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Sensitivity to any of the active ingredients.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS F OR USE:
10 to 20 drops (0,5-1,0 mL) on sugar two or three times a day.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Sensitivity reactions may occur. Use of the product should be discontinued.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Excessive doses may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

In acute poisoning the stomach should be emptied by emesis or aspiration and lavage. A saline purgative may be given to assist peristalsis unless catharsis is already present. Demulcent drinks can be given. Large volumes of liquids may be given provided kidney function is adequate.

IDENTIFICATION:
Thick, dark, reddish-brown clear liquid.

PRESENTATION:
20 mL Bottles.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25°C.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

APPLICATION NUMBER:
H1626 (Act 101/1965)

NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
Lennon Limited
7 Fairclough Road
PORT ELIZABETH
6001

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:

4.4.1985	M 554
	L.LTD.L. 8734/25129