Regulatory Information
HSA regulatory responsibility and product classification details
Regulatory Responsibility
Product Classification
Formulation Information
SYRUP
**3\. HOW TO TAKE RHINATHIOL 2% CHILDREN SYRUP** A 5 ml measuring spoon is supplied with this medicine. You can also use a teaspoon. **Dosage for children aged 2 to 5 years:** The usual dose is one 5 ml measuring spoon twice a day (i.e. 200 mg per day, divided into 2 doses). **Dosage for children aged over 5 years:** The usual dose is one 5 ml measuring spoon three times a day (i.e. 300 mg per day, divided into 3 doses). **Method of administration** This medicine should be taken by mouth. Use the measuring spoon provided to measure the quantity of syrup for one dose (5 ml). Rinse the measuring spoon thoroughly after each use. Close the bottle tightly after use. **Duration of treatment** Do not use for more than 8 to 10 days. Talk to your doctor if symptoms worsen or persist after 10 days of treatment. **If you take more Rhinathiol 2% Children Syrup than you should** Stop the treatment and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. **If you forget to take Rhinathiol 2% Children Syrup** Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
ORAL
Medical Information
**1\. WHAT RHINATHIOL 2% CHILDREN SYRUP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR** **Pharmacotherapeutic group:** MUCOLYTIC **– ATC code: R05CB03 (R: Respiratory system)** This medicine is used to make phlegm more fluid, thus making it easier to cough up. It is intended for use in patients with congestion of lung airways.
**2\. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE RHINATHIOL 2% CHILDREN SYRUP** **Do not take Rhinathiol 2% Children Syrup:** - If you (or your child) are allergic to carbocisteine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (particularly methyl parahydroxybenzoate), listed in section 6 – _please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information_. - if you (or your child) have a stomach or intestinal ulcer. - If your child is under 2 years of age, as bronchial congestion may become worse.
R05CB03
carbocisteine
Manufacturer Information
OPELLA HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
UNITHER LIQUID MANUFACTURING
Active Ingredients
Documents
Patient Information Leaflets
RHINATHIOL 2% CHILDREN SYRUP PIL.pdf
Approved: November 30, 2020