Boots Nirolex Dry Cough & Congestion Relief Linctus
(Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
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.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, which acts to reduce coughing. It also contains Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, which acts to relieve a blocked nose.
It can be used to relieve symptoms of dry, tickly coughs, blocked sinuses and catarrh. Dry coughs do not produce phlegm or mucus on the chest.
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.
Before you take this medicine
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.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine (see "What is in this medicine")
If you are allergic to other decongestants
If you have severe kidney problems
If you have heart or blood vessel disease, including poor circulation in your hands or feet
If you have high blood pressure (including that due to a tumour near your kidney)
If you have diabetes
If you have an overactive thyroid
If you have raised pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
If you have difficulty breathing
If you have a long-term cough or one which produces lots of phlegm
If you are having an asthma attack
If you are taking any of these medicines:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or moclobemide (for depression), or have taken them in the last 14 days
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (for depression)
- Medicines called beta-blockers (normally for heart problems)
- Other decongestants
- Other cough and cold medicines
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains sucrose)
If you are a man with prostate problems
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have other kidney problems (see "Do not take")
- If you have liver problems
- If you are treating a child who is prone to allergies
- If you are on a low salt (sodium) diet (each 5 ml spoonful contains 16 mg of sodium, which may be harmful to you)
- If you are dependent on alcohol or have epilepsy (this medicine contains alcohol, which may be harmful to you)
Other important information
Driving and using machines: This medicine may make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or use machines until you are sure you are not affected.
Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine. Alcohol increases the risk of side effects occurring and may make you feel more drowsy.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: Each 5 ml spoonful contains 78 mg alcohol (ethanol) equivalent to 2 ml of beer or 0.8 ml of wine.
If you take other medicines
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:
- Medicines to treat high blood pressure
- Medicines for heart problems
- Medicines which may cause a dry mouth (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants)
- Medicines to reduce your appetite or stimulant medicines
- Ergot alkaloids (for migraine)
- Oxytocin (to induce labour and stop excessive bleeding after the birth)
- Medicines for allergies
- Sedatives or other medicines that make you feel sleepy
- Medicines for mental health conditions
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.
How to take this medicine
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take the medicine.
Adults and children of 12 years and over
Take two 5 ml spoonfuls
3 times a day
Children of 6 to 11 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 in the table.
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 symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
If you take too much:
Talk to a doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking this medicine. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
If you get any of these side effects, stop taking this medicine:
- Hallucinations
- Restlessness
- Sleep disturbances
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Other allergic reactions such as skin rash
- Feeling sick, being sick, diarrhoea
- Feeling drowsy, dizzy, excited or confused
- Headache, anxiety, feelings of paranoia, irritability, fits, tremors, difficulty sleeping
- Fast, slow or irregular heart beat, palpitations
- High blood pressure
- Breathing problems
- Difficulty in passing urine
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
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 the end flap of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
Each 5 ml of oral liquid contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the liquid also contains sucrose, purified water, glycerol (E422), ethanol (1.9 vol%), sodium citrate, citric acid, hyetellose, sodium saccharin, domiphen bromide, quinoline yellow (E104), flavours (peardrop, peach, levomenthol).
The pack contains 120 ml of clear yellow syrupy liquid.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured by the Marketing Authorisation holder
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Treating coughs and colds in children
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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