This preparation is used for the symptomatic treatment of dry cough.
A tickly cough is a dry cough in which no mucus is coughed up (unproductive cough).
For oral use (sucking). Allow the lozenges to dissolve slowly in your mouth.
Always take this medicine exactly as described or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Do not take more or for longer than recommended.
Cases of dextromethorphan abuse have been reported, including cases in children and adolescents.
If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
Children aged 6 to 12
Single dose: 1 lozenge (corresponding to 7.7 mg dextromethorphan) every 4 to 6 hours
Total daily dose: 6 lozenges (corresponding to 46.2 mg dextromethorphan)
Young people over 12 years of age and adults
Single dose: 1 to 3 lozenges (corresponding to 7.7 to 23.1 mg dextromethorphan) every 4 to 6 hours
Total daily dose: 12 lozenges (corresponding to 92.4 mg dextromethorphan)
This medication should not be taken by children under 6 years of age.
Duration of application
Do not take this medicine for longer than 3-5 days without consulting a doctor.
Even when prescribed by a doctor, the medication should not be taken for longer than two to three weeks.
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel that the effect of the medicine is too strong or too weak.
If you have taken a larger amount than you should
If you take more than you should, you may experience the following symptoms: nausea and vomiting, involuntary muscle contractions, restlessness, confusion, drowsiness, impaired consciousness, involuntary and rapid eye movements, disturbances of heart function (rapid heartbeat), coordination disorders, psychoses with visual hallucinations and over-excitability.
Other symptoms in case of a massive overdose may include: coma, severe breathing problems, and seizures.
Contact your doctor or hospital immediately if you experience any of the above symptoms.
If you suspect you have taken too high a dose, notify a doctor immediately.
Cases of fatal poisoning have occurred when dextromethorphan and other drugs were overdosed simultaneously.
In some cases, intensive care monitoring with symptom-based therapy may be necessary. Naloxone can be used as an antagonist.
If you forgot to take it
Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose. Continue taking the medication according to the dosage instructions.
