- Approval Id
- c0528c58495a4221
- Drug Name
- RHINATHIOL PROMETHAZINE SYRUP
- Product Name
- RHINATHIOL PROMETHAZINE SYRUP
- Approval Number
- SIN02613P
- Approval Date
- 1989-04-21
- Registrant
- OPELLA HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
- Licence Holder
- OPELLA HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- Pharmacy Only
- Dosage Form
- SYRUP
- Dosage
- <p><strong>3. How to take Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup</strong><br>
<strong>Dosage and administration</strong><br>
<u>This drug is contraindicated in children less than two years of age. It should be used with caution in children 2 years and above.</u></p>
<p><strong>Dosage</strong><br>
For adults and children aged over 2 years only.</p>
<p><u>Adults</u><br>
15 ml three to four times a day.</p>
<p><u>Children</u><br>
2–5 years of age: 2.5 ml to 5 ml four times a day.<br>
6–12 years of age: 7.5 ml to 12.5 ml three times a day.<br>
12–15 years of age: 12.5 ml to 15 ml three times a day.</p>
<p>Mode or route of administration: oral route.</p>
<p>If an infant develops a cough, consult your doctor.</p>
<p>Wash the measuring-spoon after each use.</p>
<p>IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR’S OR PHARMACIST’S ADVICE. THIS DRUG HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU PERSONALLY IN A SPECIFIC SITUATION: IT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR OTHER CASES. DO NOT ADVISE ANYONE ELSE TO TAKE IT.</p>
<p>Treatment must be short (a few days) and only at times when coughing occurs.</p>
<p><strong>If you take more Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup than you should</strong><br>
In case of overdose or if you take an excessively high dose by mistake, consult a doctor or an emergency room immediately. An overdose of Rhinathiol Promethazine may cause convulsions (especially in children), impaired alertness and coma.</p>
<p><strong>If you forget to take Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup</strong><br>
Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.</p>
<p><strong>If you stop taking RHINATHIOL PROMETHAZINE, syrup:</strong><br>
Not applicable.</p>
- Route Of Administration
- ORAL
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>1. What Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup is and what it is used for</strong><br>
This drug contains promethazine (an antihistamine) and carbocisteine.<br>
It is recommended for the alleviation of unproductive and irritative coughs in adults and children aged 2 years and above, particularly when coughing occurs at night.</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>2. What you need to know before you take Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup</strong><br>
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.</p>
<p>Do not take Rhinathiol Promethazine Syrup</p>
<ul class="dash">
<li>infants (under 2 years of age) due to the risk of worsening of bronchial congestion</li>
<li>if you are allergic to any of the active substances (promethazine, carbocisteine) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6 – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em></li>
<li>if you have previously or recently experienced agranulocytosis (a major drop in the number of white blood cells in the blood)</li>
<li>if you have difficulty urinating due to prostate or other problems</li>
<li>if you are at risk of certain types of glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye)</li>
<li>if you are breast-feeding</li>
</ul>
<p>This medicine <strong>MUST NOT BE USED</strong> during pregnancy.</p>
<p>CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU ARE NOT SURE.</p>
- Atc Code
- R06AD52
- Atc Item Name
- promethazine, combinations
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- OPELLA HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
