Dimetapp Chesty Cough Elixir is great for Children’s Congested Coughs that are often associated with the common cold.
Who can use this product |
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Children 6 years to under 12 years (only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner) | |
Adults and children 12 years and over |
Do not use | |
in children under 6 years | |
if tamper evident cap seal is broken or missing | |
if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients |
Each 10mL contains
Also contains:
Sodium benzoate, saccharin sodium, alcohol, sorbitol (10.5g/30mL).
Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Who | How much | Time between each dose |
Maximum No. of Doses |
Children 6 years to under 12 years | 5mL | 8 hours as necessary | 3 doses in 24 hours |
Adults and Children 12 years and over | 10mL |
A measuring cup is included with this product for accurate dose measurement.
Do not use in children under 6 years old. Use in children aged 6 to 11 years only on the advice of a doctor, pharmacist or nurse practitioner. Dose may be taken with water or fruit juice.
Caution: Stop use and consult a doctor if you have a cough that persists for more that 1 week, tends to recur or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
For precautions and warnings please refer to the carton.
Keep to recommended dose. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26) or discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Store Below 25ºC