COMPOSITION: Each 5 mL contains: 1,5 mg Extract of Lettuce; 975,0 mg Syrup of Tolu: 674,0 mg Honey, with 2,2 % v/v ethyl alcohol.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A: 10.1 Antitussives and Expectorants
INDICATIONS: Choats Extract of Lettuce is indicated for the alleviation of cough.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Not to be given to patients with renal impairment.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults:
10 mL (two medicine measurefuls) every three to four hours.
Children:
7-12 years:
5 mL to 7,5 mL (one to one and a half medicine measurefuls) every three to four hours.
If cough persists, consult your doctor.
SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Excessive intake may cause vomiting, nausea, violent purging and slow heart rate (bradycardia) due to vagal stimulation.
The component “Extract of Lettuce”is reputed to have a mild sedative effect, hence caution should be exercised whilst driving or riding a vehicle or operating machinery during treatment.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT: Vomiting, nausea, violent purging and slow heart rate (bradycardia) due to vagal stimulation. Treatment is symptomatic. Consult your doctor or nearest hospital immediately.
IDENTIFICATION: A brown viscous liquid.
PRESENTATION: Bottles containing 50 mL; 100 mL and 200 mL.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store in a cool (below 25°C), dark place. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
REGISTRATION NUMBER: G/10.1/1241
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, division of
Warner-Lambert S.A. (Pty) Ltd.
241 Main Road
RETREAT
7945
South Africa
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT: 18 June 1990
Updated on this site: February 2005
Source: Pharmaceutical Industry
CHOATS EXTRACT OF LETTUCE